Role:
Research Officer / Senior Research Officer (Economics / Finance)
Reporting to:
Director of Market Insights, Data, & Analytics
Place of work:
Brussels
Basis:
Full-time, unlimited period
Starting date:
As soon as possible
Based in Brussels, the
European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA)
is seeking a
Research Officer / Senior Research Officer (Economics / Finance)
to join its Research & Statistics team.
EFAMA is the voice of the EUR 33 trillion European investment management industry. Our role is to promote the interests of our members and raise awareness of the importance of the services and solutions they provide.
We are the primary source for statistical data on the European fund and asset management industry. Our flagship publications, the EFAMA Fact Book and Asset Management Report, are the go-to references for information on the evolution of our industry.
Through our Market Insights series, we analyse recent industry trends and developments based on the latest available data and present our findings in the context of current policy perspectives.
We are committed to evidence-based advocacy and seek to develop our research activities further to support our regulatory policy work.
Your role & key responsibilities:
You will be part of the Research & Statistics team at EFAMA. The main workstreams of this team are:
* Production of ad-hoc evidence-based research – primarily through our "Market Insights" series – to support the Association's advocacy work
* Collection and analysis of statistical data to produce on-going
publications, such as EFAMA's Fact Book, Asset Management Report, Quarterly Statistical Releases, & Monthly Fact Sheets
* Responses to Research & Data related queries from internal departments at EFAMA, as well as from external member / non-member organisations
* Development of Research workshops throughout the year
Your role will be transversal across all Research team workstreams, overall consisting of:
* Production / support on production of Market Insights, using data to produce evidence-based research underpinning EFAMA regulatory positions. Depending on your background / level of experience, you may "Lead" on certain topics (see the Policy section of the EFAMA website for an idea of topics we address)
* Support on production of on-going publications. Depending on your background / level of experience, you may be responsible for writing & final production of specific sections of the reports, as well as support to data collection & audit processes
* Responses to queries received from internal departments at EFAMA as well as from external member / non-member organisations
* Support to the team on development of Research workshops throughout the year
* Support to the team in tasks related to the Economics & Research Committee
Please note that the team is small, so the candidate should be very adaptable and keen to take on multiple tasks as needs arise. Depending on seniority / profile, the candidate may also be asked to "Lead" in certain areas of work (topics / workstreams).
The ideal profile:
* Master's degree in Economics / Finance (strong knowledge of Econometrics highly valued). Fields related to our work, such as Statistics / Data Science, may also be considered
* Research Officer position: 0-5 years of relevant experience
* Senior Research Officer position: >5 years of relevant experience
* Experience with commercial databases such as Morningstar or Lipper, and public data sources such as ECB, Eurostat, & OECD is highly valued
* Proficiency in tools such as Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, Macros), R, Power BI, Python, & SQL are highly valued
* Highly proactive, self-motivated, result-oriented, creative, and enthusiastic
* Ability to quickly absorb and synthesise complex information
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills
* Excellent English drafting skills are an absolute must
* Knowledge of the asset management industry, financial markets and/or European institutions is a distinct advantage
We offer:
* An international working environment with a leading European trade association
* Opportunities to grow, take initiatives, and work with a young and ambitious team
* Stimulating work focusing on issues of great economic and social significance
* An attractive remuneration package (incl. several benefits) commensurate with qualifications and experience
How to apply:
Send your CV and a motivation letter to
with either "
Research Officer
" or "
Senior Research Officer
" in the subject line.
The position is open until filled. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is selected, at which time the recruitment will be closed.