German Speaking Investment Research Analyst (Hybrid)

Location: Bad Homburg (Hybrid – up to 2 home-office days per week)

Employment Type: Full-time (Minimum 1 year experience)

Salary Range: €60,000 – €72,000 gross per annum + attractive bonus and benefits package

Languages: Very good proficiency in both German (C1) and English (written and spoken)

About the Role

We are looking for an analytical and driven Investment Research Analyst (m/w/d) specializing in Economics and Capital Markets to join a leading, bank-independent multi-asset manager. In this role, you will analyze the macroeconomic environment, develop scenarios for major asset classes, and work closely with our Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management teams to deliver risk-adjusted performance for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Macroeconomic Analysis: Analyze the macroeconomic environment affecting capital markets, including economic growth, inflation, monetary policy, and interest rate developments.

• Scenario Development: Develop short-, mid-, and long-term scenarios for key asset classes to guide strategic asset allocation.

• Portfolio Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management teams throughout the entire investment process.

• Econometric Modeling: Build, utilize, and enhance econometric models to forecast critical market variables.

• AI Integration: Conceptualize and implement AI techniques and AI-supported methods within economic research.

• Communication & Publishing: Prepare and present analyses, presentations, and publications for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Methodology Advancement: Continuously advance research methodologies and tools within the team.

Candidate Profile

Must-Haves

• Education: University degree in Economics with a strong macroeconomic focus (or a comparable quantitative/economic field).

• Experience: Initial practical professional exposure to analyzing macroeconomic issues within a capital-market or financial-market environment (minimum 1 year).

• Technical Skills: Hands-on proficiency with statistical/econometric programming tools (such as R, Python, or similar).

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid foundation in quantitative methods.

• Language Proficiency: Very good command of both German (C1 level) and English (spoken and written).

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience or strong interest in AI-supported analysis methods.

• Knowledge of portfolio construction, multi-asset investing, or financial markets.

Personality & Working Style

• Ability to present complex matters clearly and understandably.

• Structured, independent, and self-driven working style.

• Team-oriented mindset with high initiative, proactivity, and an eagerness to innovate.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Base salary range of €60,000 – €72,000 gross p.a., supplemented by an attractive performance bonus.

• Direct Impact: Direct influence on asset allocation decisions through tight collaboration with portfolio management and the core economics team.

• Professional Growth: Continuous development through hands-on econometric modeling and the independent implementation of AI research methods.

• Work-Life Balance: Modern flexibilities including trust-based working hours, 30 days of vacation, and up to 2 home-office days per week.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health and sports programs, childcare subsidies, Deutschlandticket, job-bike leasing, shopping cards, and subsidized continuous education opportunities in a high-visibility, growing unit.