Head of Economics Europe (F/H)

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of the Global Financial Services division of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group's financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+,R&I: A+).

Job Description

You will join the Macro and Financial Institutions team in the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Research Department as Europe Chief Economist of the Macro division, which is composed of 6 experts. Our mission is to analyse the medium and long-term economic situation, carry out cross-sectional and structural studies and develop economic scenarios. These different works are disseminated and presented to our internal and external clients in order to support them in their investment and development decisions.

Your daily tasks are:

• Monitoring economic news and developing economic scenarios for the euro area;
• Developing modelling tools and indicators;
• Writing briefing notes, cross-cutting and topical analyses on structural topics;
• Communicate internal and external analyses (Roadshow, One to one, webinar);
• Be a driving force within the team, showing strong initiative and differentiating expertise in the management of the macro team.

As Chief Economist you will hold a key position in CIB Research at the BPCE Group. The position allows you to be in close contact with the different CIB businesses and clients both nationally and internationally.

You work in an international environment, within a community of experts that puts excellence, impact and collective action at the heart of everything it does.

This position is based in Paris with the ability to work from home.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

About you: If you recognize yourself in the following description, you are made to work with us!
You have a higher education and at least 15 years of experience in economic analysis.

You are proficient in:
• Data analysis (Stata, R, Python) and modelling tools;
• The office pack and presentation tools.

You have excellent interpersonal skills, a very good listening ability, you are:
• Recognized for your writing and analytical skills;
• You are autonomous, team-working and show leadership;
• Comfortable with both written and oral communication, you enjoy exchanges and travel.

You master English with a C2 level.