Macroeconomist - Germany - Octavius Finance

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Octavius Finance is working with an established German asset manager looking to hire a Macroeconomist to support its economic research and investment strategy.

This is an opportunity for an economist with approximately 2 to 5 years of experience to take on a broad research role covering global macroeconomic developments, financial markets and economic forecasting.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to develop independent economic views and communicate research clearly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct macroeconomic research across major global economies, focusing on growth, inflation, monetary policy and financial markets.

• Develop and maintain economic forecasting and nowcasting models.

• Analyse central bank decisions, interest rate developments and key economic data releases.

• Apply quantitative and statistical methods to economic research and forecasting.

• Monitor geopolitical developments and assess their implications for the global economy and financial markets.

• Produce clear economic research, market commentary and presentations.

• Identify important economic trends and changes in the macroeconomic environment.

• Translate economic analysis into practical insights relevant to investment strategy.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Approximately 2 to 5 years of experience in macroeconomic research, economic forecasting or a closely related position.

• Background within an asset manager, investment bank, central bank, economic consultancy, research institution or academia, including candidates completing or having recently completed a postdoctoral research position.

• Strong understanding of global macroeconomics, particularly inflation, monetary policy, economic growth and financial markets.

• Experience developing economic forecasts and working with economic datasets.

• Strong quantitative and statistical skills, ideally with experience using Python.

• Ability to conduct independent research and communicate economic findings clearly.

• Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance or a related discipline, ideally with a Master's degree or PhD.

• Fluent German and English are essential.

• Genuine interest in macroeconomics, financial markets and investment strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious economist to develop their career within asset management, combining independent economic research, quantitative modelling and exposure to global financial markets.

To apply, please send a copy of your Word CV to

mailto:economics@octaviusfinance.com