Join to apply for the Research Economist - Director - London role at CitiJoin to apply for the Research Economist - Director - London role at CitiThe UK Research Economist provides analyses of economic, policy and political developments, with a view to assisting Citi’s clients and Citi’s businesses in making investment and other decisions. The topics of analysis may vary substantially, depending on economic and political circumstances. The economist operates in close collaboration within a team that includes professionals in Europe and across the world, but has specific responsibility for analyses relating to the United Kingdom and must be able to operate autonomously and provide thought leadership on a continuous basis. The economist also provides support and input to market strategists across asset classes. Citi’s Research leadership encourages excellence, original and creative thinking, and constructive debate, both internally and externally. Citi is a client focused institution, and therefore the role entails constant interactions with the firm’s clients. Citi operates many businesses and the economist engages with a variety of clients, including institutional investors, corporations, private banking clients and others. The economist represents the Firm in dealings with clients, as well as in occasional appearances in public events and or in the media. Deliverables take the form of published notes, formal and informal presentations and any other type of engagement with stakeholders that is necessary to convey the results of the analysis. It is a position that requires a commercial, client-oriented focus and a strong emphasis on service.Responsibilities:To produce frequent and insightful analysis of the UK economy, policies and politics, with emphasis to the underlying factors that drive currency, bond and equity markets; to understand/explain policy events to Citi’s clients both external and internalInteract with clients internal and external as requested by Sales & Trading and other businessesDevelop relationships with Citi clientsCollaboration with colleagues and providing input into other economists/strategists’ own researchMaintain and develop constructive relations with policy-makers and other stakeholdersAddress client requestsEngage in Citi’s broader corporate objectives, such as recruitment and training of junior analysts and associatesAppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.Qualifications:Clear and effective communications both written and spokenAdvanced technical skillsMethodical approach and demonstrated organizational capabilitiesGood interpersonal skills and proven team playerAbility to interact constructively and establish credibility with external stakeholders (e.g. policy-makers)Possess a positive attitude, drive and initiativeSecure and maintain applicable licenses.Education:Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferredCandidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016.Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role.Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety:Honesty, integrity and reputationFinancial soundnessCompetence and capabilityIn order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above.This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, regulated reference checks, credit checks and other background screening checks.------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group:Research------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Research Analysis------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant SkillsPlease see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant SkillsFor complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinance and SalesIndustriesBanking, Financial Services, and Investment BankingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Citi by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Economist” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoEurozone Economist (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)London, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 hours agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGraduate Economic Development Consultant - Immediate startLondon, England, United Kingdom 14 hours agoEquity Analyst - $2bn AUM Long-Biased Hedge FundGreater London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoPrivate Credit - Finance Analyst | London (M/F)London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoEconomic Development Specialist - Senior Consultant or Principal ConsultantLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoCredit Analyst (Nomura Asset Management)London, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 14 hours agoFinancial Institutions Group (FIG) AnalystLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoSecondaries & Primaries - Finance Analyst | London (M/F)London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoAnalyst, Private Equity Fund Investments (Primaries)Analyst/Associate - Private Equity SecondariesLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoCommercial Finance Analyst, PlayStation ServicesLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoLondon Area, United Kingdom £48,000.00-£100,000.00 23 hours agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 years agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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