Economist

Job title: Economist

Reports to: Head of Research

Location: City of London 2 days per week + remote

The company:

OMFIF is an independent research group for central banking, economic policy and public investment, providing a neutral platform for public and private sector engagement worldwide. With teams in London and the US, OMFIF focuses on global policy and investment themes relating to central banks, sovereign funds, pension funds, regulators and treasuries. Global public investors with investable assets of $43tn are at the heart of this network.

We produce research and events on world finance through the four institutes under the OMFIF umbrella:

• The OMFIF Institute, Economic and Monetary Policy
• Digital Monetary Institute
• Sustainable Policy Institute
• Sovereign Debt Institute

Each institute produces content for its members and clients, utilising its global network of economic, political and investment decision-makers. Our members come from both the public and private sectors and comprise some of the most well-known and respected financial and technology organisations in the world.

At OMFIF, we strive to maintain a start-up atmosphere where creative ideas are encouraged, with no two days the same. We are looking for entrepreneurial people from diverse backgrounds who are keen to develop their skills and share our vision of realising full potential, embodying the company values of independence, innovation and integrity.

The role:

As an Economist in OMFIF’s Economic and Monetary Policy Institute, you will play a key role in analysing economic trends, compiling and assessing data, helping produce our benchmark surveys, creating and writing reports and discussing economic and monetary developments with clients and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will place a special focus on data collection, analysis and execution for our key surveys and publications, including the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index. The Economist will support the broader research of the Economic and Monetary Policy Institute, which focuses on macroeconomic and central banking policy, geopolitical influences, asset and foreign reserve management trends, and public finance. The successful candidate should also have a keen interest in other areas or OMFIF’s research, such as the Digital Monetary Institute, the Sustainable Policy Institute, and the Sovereign Debt Institute.

You will have the opportunity to develop projects to improve the impact of our research and expand our engagement with official institutions and investors across the world.

You will contribute to OMFIF’s overall knowledge and information activities by helping identify leading economic speakers in different fields for our wide range of seminars and conferences.

In these sessions, we regularly exchange thoughts, ideas and recommendations with international peer groups connecting public sector institutions with private sector financial market participants. The themes range across geo-economic issues, monetary and financial policies, capital markets, sustainable economics and international trade.

Key responsibilities:

• Play a crucial role in economic analysis, contributing primarily to the research work across OMFIF.
• Contribute importantly to the assessment team, compiling surveys, collecting data and writing analysis for major reports.
• Work closely with OMFIF’s marketing team to improve the dissemination of research findings.
• Liaise with OMFIF team members in planning and implementing research projects.
• Produce commentaries and podcasts linked to OMFIF research and events.
• Provide support in planning and delivering research-focused events, such as report launches and specialist meetings, ensuring they reflect the organisation’s economic research priorities and areas of expertise.

Skills, experience and qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, public policy or a related field.
• Dynamic, outward-looking, inclusive and inquisitive mindset with the ability to interact positively with team members and external stakeholders.
• This is an entry role, but 1-2 years of experience in an economics or financial markets research role are welcome.
• Demonstrable data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Keen interest in the global economy.
• Ability to write clearly on economics and financial market themes.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at one time.

Desirable

• Understanding of capital market development, emerging markets and/or public finance.
• Experience using data platforms (e.g. LSEG).
• Proficiency in a second language.