US Rates Research Analyst - Global Research

Job Description:

The US rates strategy group is responsible for generating financial market research, forecasts, and trade ideas across US & Canadian rates markets. The team covers duration, curve, front end, inflation protected securities, spreads, agency debt, vol, and supply / demand topics. The team partners with key business partners across sales & trading + other business lines throughout the firm. We are looking for someone to support the team & develop into a strong research analyst.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as key member of Bank of America interest rate strategy team and in support of team production
• Work closely with senior members of the team in markets analysis & research production
• Conduct macroeconomic, market, and interest rate analysis to formulate views and trades in the rates market
• Support stand-out thematic research with a focus on trade idea generation and monetizable ideas across US rates
• Assist in production of weekly research pieces on macro and micro views on wide range of factors affecting interest rates including monetary policy, fiscal policy and global macro-economic developments
• Work with the sales force in maintaining relationships with clients by updating with latest market developments, conference calls and one-on-one meetings
• Use applied statistics to help generate and inform views
• Periodic travel may be required

• Bachelor's Degree (Finance, Economics, Statistics or related) or equivalent years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience in relevant field + demonstrated interest in US interest rates / macroeconomics
• Background in economic & financial market analysis + applied statistics / econometrics
• Demonstrated ability to manage large data sets and conduct macro & financial markets analysis
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), presentation, & interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic are required
• Proven organizational and time management skills as well as ability to work under pressure
• Capable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams/individuals
• Familiarity in R or Matlab is a plus, but not required