Junior Macroeconomic Research Analyst @BCR

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How you will contribute

• Perform macroeconomic analysis using both qualitative and quantitative methods;
• Collect data, organizes and maintains updated the databases used for macroeconomic research;
• Contribute to Research Department reports and presentations to external and internal clients, investors, analysts, official institutions and rating agencies;
• You are directly involved in the macroeconomic, financial markets and banking sector forecasting process;
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, update and improvement of macroeconomic, financial analysis and forecasting models used in BCR Research Department and Erste Group;
• Sector analysis and reports on the Romanian economy to identify major trends;
• Banking market forecasts for lending, deposits and other major balance sheet items, with the support of the client facing business lines within BCR;
• Perform econometric analysis on designated topics;
• Conduct or contribute to economic research projects that are within BCR or Erste Group’s areas of interest.

• Degree / Enrolment in MSc program in either of the following fields: Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Statistics, Quantitative Methods;
• Fluency in English;
• Mastering of an econometrics or statistics software package (e.g. Eviews or R ) is a plus;
• Programming skills could also be an advantage
• Experience in economic research, financial modeling, valuation methods or economic (mainly model based) forecasting is a plus;
• CFA program enrollment is a plus;
• Soft skills we are looking for: team player, good presentation skills, proactive attitude, highest degree of ethical and professional conduct, ability to adapt and learn quickly, to work under pressure, understand and explain complex issues.

• Monthly budget for flexible benefits through the Benefit Online platform;
• 13th month salary;
• Performance-based bonus;
• Banking facilities, benefits for private pension and discounts on insurance policies;
• Gifts for special occasions;
• Vacation allowance;
• Private medical services for you and your family;
• Hybrid and flexible work schedule;
• 1 month / per year of remote work from abroad (UE);
• Up to 27 vacation days depending on your professional experience;
• Extra 7 days off per year if you have used up your vacation days;
• One day off for your birthday;
• Wellbeing, personal and professional development programs, and platforms that allow you to learn anytime, anywhere, and from any device;
• Subscription to Bookster.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Hiring bonus
• 13th salary
• Extra days off
• Flexible work schedule
• Short Fridays
• Laptop
• Mobile phone
• Meal vouchers
• Holiday vouchers
• Cultural vouchers