Head of Sovereign Research

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Head of Sovereign Research to join the fixed income team. The individual would be responsible for the sovereign research platform but also lead coverage on a key region. The role will be responsible for economic forecasts, thought leadership, ownership (and improvement) of macro data infrastructure and idea generation contributing to macro risk taking in active fixed income portfolios at Insight.

The role will report to the Head of Global Rates and the Head of Currency. The individual will have direct line reports in the sovereign research team and work closely with portfolio managers in the global rates, currency, emerging market, active credit and multi-asset teams within the investment platform.

The individual will also be required to contribute to internal business projects, client service and to help develop junior talent on the macro teams.

Role Responsibilities:

The work of the Head of Sovereign Research includes the following tasks revolving around developing the platform, sovereign research, thought leadership and client engagement.

Sovereign Research, Platform Development, Thought Leadership

•Lead the sovereign research team.

•Own the economics forecasting and research framework.

•Chair the economics and research meetings.

•Ownership and improvement of the macro data architecture for the investment teams e.g. chart packs, dashboards, models and databases.

•Lead ongoing development of the research process.

•Identify key themes and market drivers for the team to spend time producing research on.

•In-depth country analysis for a key region.

•Produce research and analysis for key short and long term macro themes and market drivers within the region covered.

•Play a thought leadership role within macro which influences risk taking in active fixed income portfolios and generates alpha.

•Work effectively with portfolio managers within the active investment teams.

•Support internal projects for the business where sovereign research input is required.

•Develop junior members of the macro focused teams.

Client Engagement

•Helping with client and prospective client enquiries with macroeconomic analysis and commentary, supporting in-person presentations where needed.

•Writing external thought leadership, research pieces and market commentary where needed.

Experience Required: