Economist

Economist – Investment Banking

About Goodbody

Goodbody is a leading financial services firm, committed to serving and growing client relationships for 150 years. We are a full service, investment-led business offering wealth management, asset management, investment banking and private equity services. Our staff of over 400 work in offices across Dublin, London, Cork and Galway. We’re proud to offer prospective employees a professional, collegial work environment that encourages diversity of thought and background. Our reputation in the Irish market for putting customers first is as consistent as the company’s long-standing commitment to giving back to the communities that we work in.

About the Economist Role:

The role will report directly to the Chief Economist within the Research team of the Investment Banking department. The Economics function has responsibilities with a number of areas within Goodbody, including Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Corporate Advisory and Wealth Management.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a key involvement in all of these areas. The work includes analysis, forecasting, commentary, client communications and presenting.

The role is challenging and offers significant scope for career development.  The role will involve travel over time

Economist Accountabilities include:

• Analysis and support of the Irish & UK economies, including taking a lead role over time in agreed sectors/areas
• Data analysis in conjunction with the Data Analytics team
• Timely delivery of economic publications and presentations
• Communication, written and verbal, of economic material to clients and the media
• Managing relationships of key stakeholders, internally and externally

Qualifications and Experience

•    Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes
•    Data coding languages (Python, R) would be advantageous
•    Financial Services experience would be beneficial but not crucial.
•    Experience in an economics role would be beneficial
•    It is anticipated that the successful individual will have a strong academic record, preferably with a post graduate degree in Economics
•    No specific industry qualifications are required, but an interest in and knowledge of financial markets is an advantage

Ideal Characteristics

• A keen interest in economics & markets
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills
• The ability to write and produce reports to an excellent standard
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• A record of achievement in their career to date including relevant work experience in this field
• Drive and initiative

Employee Value Proposition

Goodbody is focused on helping our employees thrive, and we do this by bringing to life our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) ‘Together we prosper’. Our firm’s purpose is to create long-term prosperity, and we cannot execute on our purpose without the right talent at Goodbody. To make sure we attract and retain industry-leading, passionate and inspiring talent, we’ve built a vibrant culture based on inclusion, opportunities to grow and a commitment to ‘do the right thing’, one of our core values. We live this by offering:

• Regular employee events through our universal inclusion programme fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating differences. And an ‘always on’ approach to social, financial, mental and physical wellbeing. 
• A benefits package that includes a generous pension scheme, educational sponsorship and health insurance, along with a hybrid working model to promote better work/life balance
• Opportunities to give back through sustainability initiatives, volunteering and on-site and online meetings with our charity partners

Goodbody is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce.  Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please include a note in your application or email us directly at HR@Goodbody.ie 

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Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Goodbody by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. Goodbody operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the HR team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

Goodbody Stockbrokers UC, trading as Goodbody, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. In the UK, Goodbody is also subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority. Goodbody is a member of Euronext Dublin and the London Stock Exchange. Goodbody is a member of the group of companies headed by AIB Group plc.

For AIB Employees: Please note there are specific controls in place for transfers between AIB and Goodbody. Goodbody is part of AIB Group and you must inform your AIB line manager and HR BP in advance of making an application to Goodbody.