Global Macro Strategy

Single PositionExplore a Career With UsView All JobsGlobal Macro StrategyLONDON, United Kingdom No longer accepting applications.Job ID26979217Date posted07/13/2026DepartmentResearchThe Global Macro Strategy team  in London are looking to hire a senior associate to assist with their research effort. The associate will support senior members of the team by conducting analysis on financial market and economic data to help the team provide robust, thematic trade ideas aimed at the macro hedge fund and real money community. The candidate will also be a part of Citi’s monthly asset allocation effort. There will be opportunity to write their own reports as well as assisting the team. Responsibilities:The Global Macro Strategy team has the responsibility for developing broad macro themes, cross asset class analysis and offers trade ideas aimed at leveraged and macro-oriented investors.Specifically, the team conducts top-down analysis in Rates, FX, Equity, Credit and Commodity markets for DM and EM countries and regions utilizing both linear and non-linear derivatives.The specific responsibilities of this role include: back-testing of trading and investment strategies, construction of macro and leading indicators for financial markets, formulation of macro fair value models, staying up to date and implementing academic insights within global macro spaceThe candidate will have the opportunity to become an integral part of Citi’s macro research department. The successful candidate will also work with teams based in NY and Asia, and work with Citi’s asset class specialists (rates team, equities team etc).Assist with client inquires and requests (internal and external)Candidate requirements & qualifications:Experience in top-down macro analysis.Experience working with financial market data is an absolute pre-requisite. Candidate must be able to work independently and understand the nuances of various financial market time series (fixed income vs. equities).Experience with AI and financial data sets is a strong bonusAdvanced econometric skillset. Know the appropriate tools and techniques to use for a given type of analysis.Strong programming skills: Python is required for this roleCommunication skills: Ability to succinctly and clearly articulate complex concepts to a broad audienceAttention to detail: Ability to work on a team and to work well under pressure, meeting tight deadlines for a weekly publication schedule.Strong interpersonal skills and proven team playerSelf-starter; used to working in a team environment and who has the ambition to progress his/her career within macro researchEngage in Citi’s broader corporate objectives, such as recruitment and training of junior analystsSecure and maintain applicable licenses and regulatory approval.Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016.Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role.Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety:* Honesty, integrity and reputation* Financial soundness* Competence and capabilityIn order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, Citi...