Senior US Economist

Bring your ideas. Make history. BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 

About BNY Mellon Advisors:

BNY Mellon Advisors is a unique business within BNY Mellon that focuses on asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager research, and alternatives within a OCIO context as well as asset management context. The business constructs and manages multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies using both proprietary and third-party investment strategies. 

In addition, the team also acts as a discretionary, or non-discretionary, provider to asset owners on a global basis across institutional, intermediary, and family office channels. The business works across all of BNY Mellon and its affiliates and subsidiaries including, but not limited to, Global Distribution, Pershing, Asset Servicing, and the various investment affiliates of BNY Mellon. BNY Mellon Advisors design and implement investment strategies that are bespoke to client needs and objectives using a myriad of asset classes, investment strategies, and overlays.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior US Economist to join our Global Economics and Investment Analysis (GEIA) team, under BNY Mellon Advisers. This role is at Senior Vice President level and is located in New York City, NY.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Analysis and forecasting of the US macro economy
• Communication of views to advisers, sales and clients
• Frequent travel across the US with wholesalers and advisers, meeting clients
• Contributing to GEIA team output more broadly, commentary, weeklies, monthlies etc.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Economics, Masters level qualification is preferred
• 5-10 years experience in an asset management organization or similar
• Experience of working with sales teams and clients; willingness to travel
• Ability to turn complex analysis into clearly communicated views
• Energetic, self-starting approach to forming strong working relationships

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion, 2023
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 2023
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2023
• Forbes Blockchain 50, 2023

Our Benefits: 

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. #LI-Hybrid

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. #LI-Hybrid

BNY Mellon assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $108,700 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNYM total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.