Asia Economist

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The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented in 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, currently employing over 5000 people. Pictet has been present in Hong Kong for 40 years where it employs around 200 people.

Pictet Wealth Management combines more than 200 years of Swiss banking heritage with global investment expertise. The Partner-owned financial service group offers a comprehensive service for wealthy individuals and families including discretionary and advisory investment solutions and family office services.

Your role

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical development and government policies of major Asian economies, with special emphasis on China, Japan and India.
• Work closely with other investment professionals at the Asia Investment Platform to form the Asia investment views.
• Contribute to the global macro research team in forming and evaluating global macroeconomic scenarios. Contribute to the investment strategy discussions at the PWM Global Investment Committee.
• Communicate research results with other internal stakeholders, including investment specialists and relationship managers, via written publications and presentations.
• Elaborate PWM house views to clients and media.

Your profile

Your profile

• Master degree in Economics from a leading university.
• At least eight years of experience in conducting macroeconomic research on Asia. Past experience in a buy-side institution is a plus.
• Have a deep understanding of the evolving economic dynamics in Asia. Be able to form views on both cyclical economic changes as well as secular trends.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presentation skills.
• Fluence in English. Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.