Macro Strategist

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About The Role

**The Position** Wellington Management manages approximately $22 billion in hedge fund assets globally, with our Global Macro platform accounting for over $6 billion and growing rapidly. We are currently seeking a Strategist to join our Global Macro team in London. This individual will work closely with senior strategists to develop and maintain comprehensive macroeconomic forecasts, with a focus on country-specific analysis and policy implications.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will bring a blend of quantitative rigor and qualitative insight to:

• Develop and maintain detailed economic forecasts for a number of economies, including detailed country-level analysis and policy implications.
• Create proprietary economic indicators and quantitative frameworks to identify investment opportunities and identify market mispricing.
• Present economic insights & investment recommendations to portfolio managers.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following:

• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience in macro analysis and forecasting. This may have been gained at another financial services firm or within a government institution.
• A strong academic background, including an undergraduate degree in Economics. A post-graduate qualification in Economics is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills & intellectual curiosity.
• Strong econometric and modelling skills; ideally proficient in Python, R, or similar.
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex economics ideas into actionable investment insights.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a global team.

Location

The strategist will be based in Wellington’s London office. Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to assist with the application process, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com. We believe that in-person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

Key skills/competency

Macroeconomics, Economic Forecasting, Quantitative Analysis, Investment Strategy, Portfolio Management, Econometrics, Python, R, Financial Modeling, Country-Specific Analysis