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Global Investment Research, Global Macro Research Analyst, US Economics location in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Opportunity Overview

CORPORATE TITLE Analyst language OFFICE LOCATION(S) Washington assignment JOB FUNCTION Research Analyst account_balance DIVISION Global Investment Research Division

Global Investment Research

From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You\'ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.

Global Investment Research (GIR)

GIR provides investment recommendations by generating fundamental research and analysis of companies, industries, markets and economies. GIR analysts, economists and strategists help our clients achieve superior returns through our creative, differentiated investment insights and ideas. Our clients include mutual funds, hedge funds and pension funds, among others.

Macro Research

The Macro Research team focuses on the intersection between economics and financial markets across a wide class of assets including equities, fixed income/credit, currencies, and commodities.

US Economics – Role

We are seeking an analyst to join the US Economics team in Washington DC . Working closely with the chief US political economist and other members of the US Economics team, analysts will:

• Closely monitor political and policy developments
• Assist economist to publish timely and innovative research on macroeconomic, political, and policy developments and their economic impact
• Work with the economists on the team on economic research projects and publications
• Work with colleagues in sales and trading and investment banking as well as external clients to answer questions and explain the team\'s views

Qualifications

• Strong interest in macroeconomics; strong interest in politics, economic policy.
• Bachelor\'s or Master degree required, preferably in Economics, Statistics, Math, Computer Science or Finance
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of statistical analysis, ideally with coursework in econometrics
• Strong understanding of US political system and policymaking process
• Knowledge of computer programming and knowledge of statistical tools
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We\'re committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We\'re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more:

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits

Healthcare & Medical Insurance

We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees\’ priorities.

Health Services

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).

Child Care & Family Care

We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

Benefits at Goldman Sachs

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