Macro Research Manager

Job Description

Join to apply for the Macro Research Manager role at Future Group Compensation: $190,000 - $200,000 / year Application Deadline: 7 March 2025 Department: Investments Location: Remote - Australia Description About Future Group Future Group is not your traditional financial services company – we're a collective of super funds and investment services committed to changing our planet now for a better tomorrow. When you join us, you'll become part of a team united by a clear and important mission: to lead the investment community in advocating and campaigning for a future worth retiring into.We are looking for someone to join our purpose-led investment team, which oversees more than $12.5bn, as a Macro Research Manager. The role is a key contributor to high-quality team investment decisions that set our client's tactical asset allocation positions and the design of our asset class portfolios. The role leads the assessment of key economic and other macro drivers, particularly the climate change thematic, that influence investment return and risk. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse lived experience and identities, as the problems we face are complex, and the more diverse our team is, the better our solutions become. We are a team that is all about building a strong workplace culture, that's not only diverse but competent. We are always learning and doing better together, and holding ourselves to account on our values. About the role As Macro Research Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping investment decisions by providing high-quality macro research and insights. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of macroeconomics, sustainability, and investment strategy, helping to drive stronger, more informed investment decisions at multiple levels of our portfolio construction efforts. You'll be responsible for: Synthesizing global economic information and third-party research into actionable investment research and recommendations. Developing and maintaining macro models and dashboards to support decision-making. Assessing climate-related risks and sustainability factors and their impact on financial markets. Collaborating with our portfolio managers to embed macro views within portfolio strategies. Producing clear, concise research papers and presentations to inform investment decisions and be involved in communication of these ideas internally and to clients. Contributing to the continuous improvement of analytical frameworks and research methodologies. You'll love this job if: You want to contribute to a purpose-driven investment approach, combining macroeconomic expertise with sustainability insights to shape the future of investing. You thrive on analysing global macroeconomic trends and translating research into actionable investment insights that drive portfolio performance. You enjoy building and maintaining associated models and analytical frameworks. You excel at crafting clear, data-driven research papers and presentations that influence key investment decisions. You're eager to collaborate with and influence your colleagues. We're looking for someone who: Believes in Future Group's mission and has a passion for moving Australia's money out of fossil fuels and into renewable energy. Has a strong grasp of global macroeconomics, financial markets, and investment principles, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Is skilled in quantitative analysis and has experience supporting asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions. Has a deep interest in assessing sustainability and climate-related investment risks. Possesses excellent communication skills, capable of producing clear, insightful research and presenting findings to key stakeholders. Thrives in a collaborative environment, working closely with portfolio managers, research teams, and sustainability experts to drive better investment outcomes. Is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, always seeking innovative ways to improve research methodologies and investment processes. Why would you enjoy working at Future Group? A purpose-driven organisation - spend your days working on making this world a better place! A B Corp organisation that cares about how it behaves inside and out. Flexibility to fit work into your life. The choice to work from home or from anywhere within Australia. The potential to own a piece of the Future Group pie with our unique Employee Share Ownership Program. Fun company-wide events. Progressive, people-focused policies and benefits. An inclusive parental leave package. A laptop you can use to work remotely plus an allowance to make your working from home setup comfortable. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr