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Own the development of global economic and financial forecasting models over various investment horizons
Supporting actionable research to address specific questions from clients and investment teams around economic topics, country risk, currency management, and other total portfolio management research
Build macroeconomic and financial markets scenarios to enhance the total portfolio stress-testing capabilities
Apply quantitative techniques focused on statistics, econometrics, machine learning, and data science to a vast array of datasets
Ensuring the economic research process, modeling tools, data library and reporting process on current and future economic conditions are efficient, timely and scalable
Work closely with internal partners to ideate new areas of investment research, driving improvements, developing new tools to accelerate research, and operationalize research insights
Write investment research reports and communication materials for diverse audiences such as thought leadership research publications and client presentations
Your success will be determined by the quality of economic and broad investment research insights, the continued demonstration of curiosity, critical thinking, as well as technical skills will be imperative.
University degree in Economics, Finance, or related degree
Advanced university degree in a quantitative field (ex: M.Sc./Ph.D. in economics/finance, computer science, financial engineering, math, etc.)
2+ years track record of economic modelling in industry, consulting, government, or academic research
Strong analytical proficiency with techniques for macroeconomic modelling, time-series econometrics, financial economics and demonstrated understanding of the flaws in their application
Familiarity with portfolio construction and optimization techniques a plus
Deep knowledge of one or more of the following script programming languages: Python or R. Experience with economic modelling platforms such as Oxford Economics, Global Insight or Cambridge Econometrics is considered an asset.
Experience manipulating large datasets
Data-driven mindset; comfortable finding original solutions to problems independently and able to work within a collaborative and research-intensive team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas with credibility
Results-oriented; highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Interest in financial markets research
Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others
**This role will close May 14th, 2026 @ 11:59 pm (MST) **
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We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.
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