Client investment Research Analyst

Client Investment Research Analysts sit within the investment and act as the primary support to - partner directly with our clients on their most important investment priorities. From this unique position, Client Investment Research Analysts have a cross-cutting view into our thinking across a wide range of investment topics and subsequently play a vital role in shaping our investment partnership with clients as well as our broader ideas ecosystem.
The day-to-day work for a Client Investment Research Analyst involves collaborating with Strategists, Client Service teams and investment teams, to define approaches on how to handle different client-focused research projects and execute on them through research, analysis, and project management, culminating in novel investment insight that informs our clients' thinking. Bridgewater's approach to client service requires our Analysts to continually expand their understanding and knowledge of the markets. Through formal training and informal on-the-job instruction, Analysts become well-versed in our macroeconomic thinking, our approach to managing money, our different strategies, and our book of business.

Develop a strong understanding of Bridgewater's investment strategies and philosophy, portfolio construction concepts, the fundamental macroeconomic drivers of economic and financial markets, as well as our book of business and commercial strategy.
Contribute to our client service strategy through creative thinking about how to generate insights and convey key messages to our clients about our investment philosophy, strategies, performance, and outlook in the markets
Advance our broader understanding of markets by supporting strategists in generating independent perceptions, market views, and synthesizing investment themes.
Work creatively with existing methodologies and tools to identify and solve problems in how we serve clients by simultaneously contributing to the creation of new tools, models, and or "machines" to automate and streamline our processes.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record, advance degree highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of and passion for markets and economics.
Ability to solve complex problems through analysis
Aptitude for creative quantitative work involving financial and economic data
Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to achieve results and drive projects to completion; strong attention to detail
Aptitude for remaining composed and confident under pressure.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast paced, high growth environment with an open and idea meritocratic culture. Fluent in Chinese and English.
AMAC fund practicing qualification, or can demonstrate the ability to obtain it.