Macroeconomic Investment Associate at Dodge & Cox

Compensation

$155,000 – $180,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full-time
Level: Entry-level

Description

The Macroeconomic Investment Associate at Dodge & Cox supports the macroeconomic research process by conducting in-depth research on countries, preparing and analyzing global economic data, developing macroeconomic research infrastructure, participating in internal discussions, creating presentations, and performing portfolio analytics. This role involves leveraging insights across the firm’s investment products and providing exposure to investment professionals.

Required Skills

Quantitative Analysis
Portfolio Management Analytics
Fundamental and Quantitative Analyses
Global Economic Data
Geopolitical Developments
Investment Implications
Macroeconomic Research Infrastructure
Analytical Tools
Interest Rate Models
Financial Modeling
Data Manipulation and Presentation
Microsoft Excel (VBA)
Statistical Packages (EViews)
Python Programming

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Excellent academic record from a university with coursework in economics and statistics, exceptional undergraduate preparation.
Required Previous Experiences: 1-3 years of experience in academia, financial industry, international organizations, or the public sector.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated interest in economics and financial markets, preferably fixed income and/or currency markets.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with financial modeling, as well as manipulating and presenting data on complex topics.
Ability to initiate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, including VBA, and statistical packages (e.g., EViews), and Python programming.
Knowledge of commonly used sources of macroeconomic data, including public institutions and specialized data providers, like Haver Analytics or Bloomberg.