Junior Macro Analyst (m/f/d) - #2119812

Allianz Investment Management (AIM) is the internal investment manager of the Allianz Group, responsible for managing the risk/return profile of its approx. € 700 bn investment portfolio. We develop, manage and implement the investment strategy for Allianz’s policyholders worldwide - sustainably and responsibly. Our global network of more than 500 employees from over 60 countries is organized in regional hubs located in Munich/Stuttgart, Milan, Minneapolis, Paris, and Singapore. It offers multifaceted career opportunities for outstanding investment talents.

AIM provides the perfect opportunity to embark on or continue your international career. AIM continues to grow and supports its employees to do the same. We believe that work should be rewarding, and that good work should be rewarded. We offer opportunities and strive for excellence. And our actions are guided first and foremost by high ethical standards and our sense of commitment to society.

Job Purpose/role

Are you passionate about capital markets and macroeconomics? Interested in shaping the investment strategy of Allianz's portfolios from an economic standpoint?

The group investment strategy team within Allianz Investment Management (AIM) is responsible for designing and implementing investment strategies for insurance portfolios as well as carrying out research on macroeconomic, financial market and insurance trends to support the group's investment strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an international team, collaborating with the global AIM and Allianz network, asset managers and external parties, with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor macroeconomic aspects of European economies, including economic, social and capital markets implications
• Develop high-quality actionable insights into macroeconomic topics (reports, presentations to customers)
• Conduct innovative research (new indicators, models) as a contribution to thought leadership and branding
• Publish research results in- and externally (flagship reports, memos etc.)
• Collaborate on and lead projects with other departments
• Brief senior management on economic and strategic issues
  
  

Key Requirements/skills/experience

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance or other relevant areas
• 1-3 years relevant experience, preferably in business related functions (e.g. Economics Department, Investment Management, Asset Management, Consulting)
• High technical competence in dealing with MS Office (especially Excel), business data provider and modelling software; experience with Bloomberg, Refinitv, Oxford Economics, Eviews, Python is beneficial
• Strong knowledge of data science (analytics, modelling, visualization), combining analytical skills with curiosity and a critical mind
• Fluency in English written and spoken
• Ability to work independently, yet also collaborate effectively to achieve common goals and deliver under tight deadlines
  
  

Additional information : limited for 12 months

72927 | Asset & Investment Management | Entry Level | | Allianz Investment Management | Full-Time | Temporary

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Please submit your complete application (cover letter, CV and references) via the Allianz Career portal.

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