eFinancialCareers

• Company

  The Vanguard Group

• Location

  Malvern, PA, 19355

• Compensation

  Competitive

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  02 Sep 2008

• eFC Ref no

  446379

Sr Empirical Finance Analyst/Economist for Vanguard Group, one of world's largest money managers. Overall, the firm manages more than $1 trn in assets. Located in Phila. suburbs, Vanguard is well known for its strong leadership, teamwork-oriented culture, and passionate dedication to clients and quality.

The Position

Seeking an experienced economist to generate original research on a wide range of capital markets and empirical finance related issues. Extensive econometric and time series analysis required. Reporting to the Head of the Investment Counseling & Research Group (IC&R), work will include both co-authoring peer reviewed publications and presenting at conferences, as well as proprietary internal research in support of investment and client service initiatives.

Requirements:

- PhD in Economics or Finance from top-tier academic institution. - Prior publishing history and an interest in investments, finance, capital markets and related areas. - At least 3-5 years work experience outside academia required. - Strong technical, analytical and programming skills, including a strong grasp of time-series econometrics

Desirable Qualifications:

- Prior experience in an investment organization, or another commercial financial services environment such as a pension consultancy or sell side brokerage firm.