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Senior Analyst / Senior Researcher - Oslo,London, United Kingdom, Norway

Senior Analyst / Senior Researcher

The Investment Policy department plays a key role in developing NBIMs investment strategy and in formulating Norges Bank’s strategic advice to the Ministry of Finance on the management of the Fund. The main responsibility is to advise asset owners on the best long-term investment strategy and to monitor financial markets to ensure continued improvements to our investment strategy. Further, we analyse long-term risk premiums and develop long-term return expectations across asset classes to provide assessments on the fund’s current asset and risk allocations.

The department is expanding and is looking to recruit an experienced financial economist whose research focus is on Asset Pricing. The position is located in Oslo or London, and travel will be required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop a relevant research agenda in co-operation with investment professionals and senior management
• Conduct analysis on topics related to medium to long term asset and risk allocations
• Contribute to the formulation of strategic advice to asset owners and internal stakeholders
• Development of internal policy benchmarks
• Establish and maintain relevant relationships to the international academic community in the field of financial economics as well as peer institutions, investment banks and other sources for investment insight and solutions

Main Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree, preferably PhD in Finance or Economics
• 4-6 years of experience in the field of financial economics from an academic or financial institution
• Excellent analytical skills and in-depth understanding of financial markets
• Proficiency in using statistical languages (such as R, Matlab, and SQL) in large database applications
• Strong communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English

We offer interesting challenges in an active and stimulating international environment. The position offers excellent possibilities for personal and professional development.

To Apply:
https://nbim.easycruit.com/vacancy/796929/38892