Chief Strategist – Global Macro
F&L Search, New York, NY, United States
We are partnering with a well-established international bank with a strong research platform seeking to appoint a
Chief Strategist – Global Macro
to lead its cross-asset macro research platform.
This is a flagship appointment focused on shaping the firm’s global house view, driving its macro research process, and representing the platform in senior institutional conversations worldwide.
The Role Reporting to the Global Head of research, the Chief Strategist will work closely with senior asset-class leaders to shape the firm’s overarching market narrative and research agenda.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the development of the firm’s global macro framework and investment narrative
Authoring and overseeing a flagship macro publication, supported by analysts and editorial resources
Translating macro developments into cross-asset implications for institutional investors
Engaging directly with CIOs, asset allocators, and senior portfolio managers globally
Representing the platform externally through conferences, investor events, and selective media engagement
Acting as a senior intellectual partner across research teams, ensuring coherence and conviction across the platform
This role is less about line management and more about shaping the firm’s voice, influence, and research direction at the highest level.
Candidate Profile We are seeking a globally recognised macro thinker with the credibility to engage the most sophisticated investors.
Likely backgrounds include:
Senior global strategist at a leading investment bank or institutional research platform
Prominent macro voice at a hedge fund, asset manager, or independent research house
Established public commentator with a track record of influencing institutional thinking
Must be able to speak cross asset, even if current role is more single asset class
Key attributes:
Deep cross-asset macro expertise and a clear analytical framework
Credibility with CIOs and senior allocators
Strong written voice and ability to articulate complex ideas clearly
Intellectual leadership and the ability to elevate a research franchise
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Chief Strategist – Global Macro
to lead its cross-asset macro research platform.
This is a flagship appointment focused on shaping the firm’s global house view, driving its macro research process, and representing the platform in senior institutional conversations worldwide.
The Role Reporting to the Global Head of research, the Chief Strategist will work closely with senior asset-class leaders to shape the firm’s overarching market narrative and research agenda.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the development of the firm’s global macro framework and investment narrative
Authoring and overseeing a flagship macro publication, supported by analysts and editorial resources
Translating macro developments into cross-asset implications for institutional investors
Engaging directly with CIOs, asset allocators, and senior portfolio managers globally
Representing the platform externally through conferences, investor events, and selective media engagement
Acting as a senior intellectual partner across research teams, ensuring coherence and conviction across the platform
This role is less about line management and more about shaping the firm’s voice, influence, and research direction at the highest level.
Candidate Profile We are seeking a globally recognised macro thinker with the credibility to engage the most sophisticated investors.
Likely backgrounds include:
Senior global strategist at a leading investment bank or institutional research platform
Prominent macro voice at a hedge fund, asset manager, or independent research house
Established public commentator with a track record of influencing institutional thinking
Must be able to speak cross asset, even if current role is more single asset class
Key attributes:
Deep cross-asset macro expertise and a clear analytical framework
Credibility with CIOs and senior allocators
Strong written voice and ability to articulate complex ideas clearly
Intellectual leadership and the ability to elevate a research franchise
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