Director Economic Research

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Position Title: Head- Economic Research Unit- MUFG Bank India

Corporate Title: Director

Reporting to: Head – Regional Executive Office ("REO")

Location: Mumbai, India

Job Profile

Purpose of Role

Support the Head of Regional Executive Office ("REO") in leading the newly created Economic Research Unit for MUFG Bank in India. Experienced and Visionary economist to lead our India focused macro-economic research efforts. As Director- you will play a key role in shaping Bank's understanding of the Indian economy, contributing to global investment strategy of MUFG in India and other forums/ committees. The role is also expected to provide economic insights to internal and external stakeholders.

Investigation of India's country conditions, macro-economic trends, regulations, and economic trends of each state.

Leading a team of research analysts functionally reporting to the head of Regional Executive Office

Main Responsibilities

Strategic

• Lead Macro-economic research covering India's economy, including growth, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, external sectors, structural reforms etc.
• Drive analysis of daily macroeconomic data flow via providing both real-time data assessments as well as identifying and modeling medium-term trends.
• Monitor economic data and create model to forecast macro-trends.
• Publish periodic reports on economic analysis and macro-economics.
• Lead a team of research analysts and help MUFG Bank in with formulating the India macro-economic view.
• Create high quality economic related analysis (written reports and graphical work)
• Produce reoccurring macro reports, publish ad-hoc economic topical pieces that will be featured as standalones as well as within other MUFG reports.
• Plan and strategize creation of high-quality presentation materials for internal stakeholders and external parties like institutional investors and corporate multinationals and Japan clients.
• Produce rapid real-time assessment of data releases over the course of the month.
• Support and collaborate with internal stakeholders on the bank side, global markets sales & trading and capital markets and coverage teams of Global Corporates and Japanese Corporates
• Work with fellow strategists and economists within MUFG to produce models and new content.
• Collaborate with Japan related teams as part of unlocking Japan global initiative.
• Will help differentiate MUFG as a source of intellectual capital and support business development for the bank side client coverage teams, sales & trading and capital market.

Financial

• Not applicable

Customer

• Develop and maintain strong key stakeholder management both within MUFG and externally.
• Provide tailored economic insights to MUFG clients.
• Will help broaden the reach of the India macro strategy platform by performing economic analysis to help deepen the content coverage while supporting MUFG Bank (MUBK) and MUFG Securities (MUS).

People

• Manage and mentor a team of economists and research analysts.
• Act as a role model to team members and adhere to all company policies / guidelines.
• Connect beyond your team and leverage our global strength as One MUFG.
• Advisor for pan-India branches and Business Units and teams such as Japanese Corporates and Investment Banking (JCIB), Global Corporates and Investment Banking (GCIB), Global Markets (GM), Transaction Baking Division of India (TBDI), Compliance, Risk, HR, General Administration, Finance, Legal, Operation and other areas assigned by Head of REO.

Candidate Profile

• Doctorate/ Postgraduate (Master's degree) in Economics or a related field from a leading university with at least 18 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience/background in economic/sector research preferably in a global bank, credit research organization, financial institution with excellent report writing and analytical skills
• Knowledge of FI, ESG and sustainability issues is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management, and ability to collaborate with other departments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of high impact publications and presentations
• Deep understanding of the Indian economy and strong grasp of global macro-economic linkages
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing high performing research teams
• Familiarity with research databases tools and platforms like Bloomberg, Reuters etc, and data analysis .
• A self-starter with drive, initiative, and enthusiasm

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.