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Based on the most helpful WSO content, your background in economics research could be quite beneficial when applying for Asset Management (AM) roles. Here's why:
Analytical Skills: Economics research often involves a lot of data analysis, forecasting, and modeling. These skills are highly valued in AM roles where you'll be expected to analyze financial data and make investment decisions.
Understanding of Financial Markets: As an economics researcher, you likely have a solid understanding of financial markets and economic indicators. This knowledge is crucial in AM as it can help you understand market trends and make informed investment decisions.
Report Writing: If your research role involves writing reports, this could be another advantage. In AM, you'll often need to write reports or summaries explaining your investment decisions or market outlook.
Critical Thinking: Research roles often require a lot of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These are also important in AM where you'll need to solve complex problems and make strategic decisions.
Remember, it's not just about the skills you bring, but also how you present them. Make sure to highlight these transferable skills in your applications and interviews for AM roles. Good luck!
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Potentially a great start depending on your coverage. Ideally you'll have a direct focus on global rates/FX; i.e. instead of just writing that you think US unemployment will rise in the next quarter, directly linking that to the implications for US Treasuries, the USD etc and directly feeding that information to traders/buyside clients.
If that's the case, and it's a decent bank, I'd be comfortable staying there for a decent number of years, learning the trade, and then you'd probably be competitive for a similar role at a fund.
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