Senior Regional Economist, Emerging Asia

About the role

The Senior Regional Economist leads Barclays' economic research coverage of Emerging Asia, with primary responsibility for North Asian economies including South Korea and Taiwan. The role develops independent macroeconomic views, forecasts key economic and market variables, analyses central bank and government policy developments and communicates investment implications to institutional investors and internal stakeholders. It is open to be based in Singapore or Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities

• Lead economic research coverage of Emerging Asia, with a focus on South Korea and Taiwan
• Develop proprietary macroeconomic forecasts covering growth, inflation, labour markets, fiscal and monetary policy and external sector dynamics
• Analyse regional central bank decisions, government policy, geopolitical developments and structural economic trends
• Produce research reports, thematic publications and market commentaries for institutional investors
• Translate macroeconomic developments into implications for rates, FX, equities and credit markets
• Collaborate with Global Economics, FX Strategy, Rates Strategy and Equity Research teams
• Represent Barclays Research in client meetings, conferences, webinars, roadshows and media engagements
• Build relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry participants and academic institutions
• Mentor junior economists and research staff

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy, Finance or a related quantitative discipline; PhD preferred
• Significant experience covering Asian economies in a leading investment bank, research institution, central bank, international organisation or policy institution
• Deep knowledge of the economies of South Korea and Taiwan, including monetary policy frameworks and political economy
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; Korean is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior institutional investors and policymakers

Required skills

• Strong forecasting, econometric and quantitative analytical capabilities
• Proven track record of publishing high-quality macroeconomic research
• Excellent presentation skills and experience engaging with institutional investors
• Understanding of global macro, rates and foreign exchange markets
• Preferred: existing relationships with regional policymakers, experience presenting at investor conferences and familiarity with North Asia dynamics