Join the Economics and Capital Markets Team (ECM) and play a key role in shaping global investment strategies. As a key member of ECM, you'll influence decisions that drive our investment objectives, collaborating closely with stakeholders at every level, from the Board, the Investment Committee to sector teams.ECM has three pillars:Strategic Themes – the long-term drivers of economic and financial market outcomes;Cyclical Macro – understanding cyclical fluctuations in the global and regional economies and policy responses;Capital Markets – understanding what is priced into various asset markets and the implications for portfolio positioning.In this role, you'll spearhead the Cyclical Macro pillar, shaping views on current macroeconomic conditions and influencing portfolio construction decisions. While your focus lies on leadership of the Cyclical Macro pillar, the collaborative nature at Future Fund will provide significant opportunities to contribute across the ECM pillars and the broader Investment Team.Key ResponsibilitiesAs the Director, Developed Market Macro, you'll:Identify key uncertainties and short-term scenarios in the major market economies, including Australia and the US.Shape portfolio strategies with macro insights, optimising asset allocation decisions.Develop and enhance macro forecasting frameworks and capital market models.Contribute to the development of the Future Fund's New Investment Order framework, guiding our economic and market outlook.Deliver compelling macro and market outlook presentations to key stakeholders including the Chair, Board and Investment Committee.Cultivate strategic relationships with external research providers, central banks and policymakers.Collaborate with sector teams and incorporate their insights into ECM's views on the external investment environment.Mentor and nurture junior team members, fostering growth and development across the Agency.About YouWe're looking for a leader with a passion for macroeconomics and a proven track record in translating insights into actionable investment strategies.To excel in this role, you will possess:A proactive, inquisitive, and practical approach to problem-solving.Experience in identifying short and long-term thematic trends with an investment focus.A diverse academic or professional background enriching your perspective.Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a collaborative environment.Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and empower others.To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian citizenship.About UsEstablished in 2006, the Future Fund is Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund. The Fund's purpose is investing for the benefit of future generations of Australians. Based in Melbourne, the Future Fund has built a diversified, global portfolio and is a founding member of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds.A unique feature of the Agency is that we work as a single team across a total portfolio. People are the cornerstone of our success. That's why we aim to attract and develop the best talent in Australia, and from all over the world. Our team come to work every day expecting to do meaningful work with the opportunity to learn and contribute to the success of the Fund.The Future Fund is passionate about its values, which are the key to our success: Focus on what matters, Do the right thing and Work together, allowing you to contribute to your maximum potential.Application Closing Date is: 5pm, Monday the 8th of April, 2024.We embrace diversity of thought, style and work arrangements to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous jobseekers for this vacancy.For more information on our application process, eligibility, employment checks, privacy and our organisation, please visit the careers and opportunities pages of our website.If you wish to have a confidential discussion with the Human Resources Team, please call +61 3 8656 6400 and quote this requisition ID number at the top of the page.
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