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Junior Economist

St. James's Place London, United Kingdom
Posted 1 day ago Permanent Competitive

Junior Economist

St. James's Place London, United Kingdom
Junior Economist

Are you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we're building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.




At a glance:




Location: London - Lombard Street Office




Workplace Type: Hybrid




Employment Type: Permanent




Seniority: Mid-Senior Level




About the role:



We have an exciting new opportunity for a Junior Economist to join this small yet influential team reporting to our Chief Economist. This role plays a key role in supporting the development and communication of macroeconomic views that inform investment decision-making across the business. You will contribute to developing the house's economic perspectives. You will also assess how global macroeconomic developments affect asset allocation and portfolio positioning.



Operating as an experienced individual contributor, the role combines technical macroeconomic expertise with strong communication skills and proactive idea generation, supporting the Economic Research team in shaping investment outcomes within a large and evolving multi-asset investment framework.


What you'll be doing:



  • Monitor, analyse and interpret key macroeconomic indicators, including growth, inflation, labour markets and monetary policy

  • Deliver high-quality macroeconomic research and contribute to the development of house economics views

  • Translate macroeconomic developments into clear investment implications across asset classes

  • Support scenario analysis and the development of macro frameworks to inform asset allocation decisions

  • Build and maintain macroeconomic models, dashboards and analytical tools

  • Take ownership of economic reporting and ensure timely, accurate communication to stakeholders

  • Contribute to investment discussions through clear articulation of views and insights

  • Support external communication, including presentations, publications and client-facing content


About you:



Essential Criteria:



  • Previous experience in a similar role as a professional Economist, with a degree in Economics or similar.

  • Strong understanding of macroeconomics, global financial markets, and monetary policy frameworks

  • Ability to analyse economic developments and translate them into actionable investment insights

  • Experience building or using macroeconomic models and scenario frameworks

  • Strong technical capability in Excel, PowerPoint and Bloomberg

  • Ability to harness artificial intelligence tools for productivity gains and automating processes

  • Strong understanding of how macroeconomic insights inform multi-asset investment decisions and asset allocation

  • Awareness of how investment views are used by portfolio managers, advisers and clients

  • Understanding of the wealth management industry and client outcome focus

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex macro concepts clearly


Desirable Criteria:



  • Relevant professional qualification desirable (e.g. CFA)

  • Coding skills (e.g. Python or R)

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What's in it for you?



Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.



In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a
market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.



Our benefits include:



  • 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.



  • Private Medical Insurance - company-funded cover for you and your immediate family

  • Generous Pension Scheme - a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice

  • Enhanced Parental Leave - up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.

  • Protection Benefits - company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance

  • EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker




Reasonable Adjustments We're an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk

Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless ofwhether you tick every box.




What's next?



If you're excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're lookingfor, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking'apply' below and our team will be in touch.

As a businessregulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with theconduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to aninterview with SJP.

Job ID  req4682
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