Economist

Institutional Equities | Economics & Strategy Location: BKC, Mumbai Experience: 6 years of relevant experience Qualification: MA/MSc Economics / MBA (Finance/Economics) / CA Function: Institutional Equities – Economics Research Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are looking for an experienced Economist to join our Institutional Equities Research team. The candidate will be responsible for developing an independent view on the Indian and global macroeconomic environment, forecasting key economic variables, and translating macroeconomic developments into actionable investment insights. The role requires strong expertise in macroeconomic research, economic forecasting, monetary and fiscal policy, financial markets, and investment strategy . Key Responsibilities 1. Macroeconomic Research & Analysis Develop independent views on the Indian and global economic outlook . Analyse GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, liquidity, employment, consumption, investment, industrial activity, trade and fiscal indicators. Identify key macroeconomic trends, risks and opportunities impacting financial markets. Monitor global developments and assess their implications for India. 2. Economic Forecasting & Modelling Develop and maintain macroeconomic forecasting models. Forecast GDP, CPI/WPI inflation, interest rates, liquidity, currency and other key economic indicators. Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing around key macro variables. Continuously evaluate and update forecasts based on incoming data and policy developments. 3. Monetary & Fiscal Policy Closely track RBI monetary policy, Government policies, Union Budget and fiscal developments . Analyse policy decisions and assess their impact on growth, inflation, liquidity and financial markets. Develop timely research notes around major policy announcements. Provide an independent assessment of policy direction and its market implications. 4. Investment & Market Strategy Translate macroeconomic views into actionable investment and market insights . Analyse the impact of macroeconomic trends on equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities. Identify sectors and themes likely to benefit from or be impacted by changing economic conditions. Work closely with the Institutional Equities research and strategy teams to incorporate macro views into sector and company analysis. 5. Research Publications Lead preparation of Macro Outlooks, Economic Reports, Strategy Notes, Thematic Reports and Policy Analysis . Publish regular views on the economy and financial markets. Prepare pre- and post-event analysis for key economic data releases. Develop differentiated research views supported by data and robust economic analysis. 6. Institutional Client Engagement Present economic views and investment themes to institutional investors, fund managers and clients . Participate in investor meetings, conferences, webinars and client calls. Address client queries on macroeconomic developments and market outlook. Build credibility and visibility as a subject-matter expert in economics and strategy. 7. Data & Quantitative Analysis Analyse large datasets to identify economic trends and relationships. Maintain databases of macroeconomic and financial indicators. Use statistical and quantitative techniques to support economic forecasts. Ensure research is data-driven, accurate and timely. 8. Leadership & Collaboration Work closely with senior leadership and the Institutional Equities team on macro and investment strategy. Provide macro inputs to sector analysts and research teams. Mentor junior research professionals where required. Contribute to the development of differentiated research products and investment themes. Key Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of Indian macroeconomics and financial markets . Deep knowledge of monetary and fiscal policy. Strong economic forecasting and modelling capabilities. Ability to connect macroeconomic developments with market and sector implications. Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Excellent research and report-writing abilities. Strong presentation and institutional client communication skills. Ability to develop independent and differentiated economic views. Strong proficiency in Excel and economic/statistical analysis tools. Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high-quality research. Preferred Background Candidates with experience in: Institutional Equity / Macro Research Brokerage / Sell-side Research Asset Management / PMS / AIF Investment Banking / Financial Institutions Banks / Treasury / Economic Research Economic Consulting / Research Institutions Policy Research / Think Tanks will be preferred. Educational Qualification MA / MSc – Economics MBA / PGDM – Finance / Economics CA with strong exposure to macroeconomics and financial markets Candidates from reputed institutes with strong academic credentials will be preferred. Experience 6 years of relevant experience in Economics Research, Macro Research, Strategy, Financial Research or a closely related field. Key Deliverables Independent macroeconomic outlook GDP, inflation and interest-rate forecasts Macro and policy research reports Economic and market strategy notes Sector and asset-class impact analysis Investment themes and macro insights Institutional client presentations and interactions Timely analysis of major economic and policy developments Location: BKC, Mumbai