Head of Sovereign Research
About the job
- At least 10 years of experience in sovereign or macroeconomic research.
- A strong economics or econometrics background and extensive experience with in-depth country analysis.
- Strength in data architecture and technical skills.
- Ability and willingness to provide thought leadership and work closely with risk takers in the portfolio management teams.
- Quantitative skills are helpful, including ability to interpret and question models and perform analyses in Python, Excel, Macrobond, and Bloomberg.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and represent strategies to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Lead the sovereign research team.
- Own the economics forecasting and research framework.
- Chair economics and research meetings.
- Own and improve macro data architecture for investment teams, including chart packs, dashboards, models, and databases.
- Lead ongoing development of the research process.
- Identify key themes and market drivers for the team to research.
- Conduct in-depth country analysis for a key region.
- Produce research and analysis on key short- and long-term macro themes and market drivers within the covered region.
- Provide thought leadership within macro that influences risk taking in active fixed income portfolios and generates alpha.
- Work effectively with portfolio managers within the active investment teams.
- Support internal business projects requiring sovereign research input.
- Develop junior members of the macro-focused teams.
- Help respond to client and prospective-client enquiries with macroeconomic analysis and commentary, supporting in-person presentations where needed.
- Write external thought leadership, research pieces, and market commentary where needed.
- A Master's degree or higher in Economics.
- Experience managing people.
- Quantitative skills, including the ability to interpret and question models and perform analyses in Python, Excel, Macrobond, and Bloomberg.
About the company
Insight Investment is a global asset manager offering liability-driven investing, cashflow-driven investing, longevity hedging, currency management, fixed income, absolute return, multi-asset and specialist strategies to clients such as pension funds, insurers and sovereign wealth funds. It designs investment solutions tailored to client needs and incorporates ESG factors into decision-making, reflecting its PRI-aligned approach. The firm differentiates itself with a focused, repeatable performance model and a long-standing commitment to responsible investing, including PRI signatory status and high PRI ratings. Its goal is to deliver consistent, predictable investment outcomes while managing risk across diverse mandates and addressing ESG considerations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$190.3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Insight won QinetiQ's pension fiduciary mandate in March 2026, expanding institutional relationships.
- Bloomberg reported June 2, 2026, Insight bought long-dated gilts for 6% yields.
- Higher rates boosted 2026 demand for Insight's fixed income and liability-hedging products.
What critics are saying
- European LDI investors face higher rates, Dutch pension transition, and tight credit spreads in 2026.
- Insight itself warns key gilt risks include refinancing, refixing, inflation exposure, and maturity mismatch.
- A severe gilt shock triggers collateral stress, forcing client redemptions and asset sales.
What makes Insight Investment unique
- Insight managed $839.3 billion at June 30, 2026, spanning LDI, fixed income, and longevity.
- It is the world's largest LDI manager, built for pension liability hedging.
- BNY owns Insight, yet its 2026 stewardship report says management stays independent.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options