What You Will Do

📍Monitor markets and inform trading desks about the potential impact of company news flow, (geo)political developments and broader market trends 📍Develop an informed opinion to explain observed market movements, project theoretical opening values of products traded while keeping Traders informed of these changes and their effects 📍Use systems and alerts to receive and analyse opportunities 📍Gather research for back testing purposes and report on results to relevant desks 📍Initiate and manage projects to broaden and deepen the level of coverage prepared by the Macro Strategy team 📍Report to Head of Trading and Amsterdam Headquarters on daily events including but not limited to spread movements and corporate actions

What You Need to Succeed

📍Degree in Economics, Finance or a related quantitative background in Math, Physics and/or Econometrics. 📍Minimum 2 years of experience as an analyst in the financial industry 📍Interest in and thorough knowledge of financial instruments (all asset classes, with particular emphasis on Equities, FX, Rates, Commodities and the related derivatives) and macroeconomics 📍Experience in Asia-Pacific Equities, Index Methodology, or Commodities Futures are a plus 📍Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail 📍Well-versed in Excel and Bloomberg Terminal, experience with Data Analysis (in Python) is a plus. 📍Naturally curious, research oriented, creative and able to see interconnections with ease 📍Ability to make independent and informed decisions while being aware of the team around you 📍Possess the ability to multitask and deliver under pressure 📍Excellent communication skills (daily presentations, contact with trading desks and written analyses)