CaixaBank

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The Strategic Planning and Research Department of CaixaBank, the leading retail bank in Spain, is divided into 3 units specialized in Bank Strategy, Macroeconomics and Financial Markets. Our work, based on an applied approach, rigor and a solid analytical foundation, is aimed at an internal audience (top management) and an external audience (investors, clients and professional economists).

Bank Strategy
• Analyze the competitive and regulatory environment for strategic business decisions.
• Monitor and forecasts of key business variables.
• Design and follow up of CaixaBank’s strategic plan.

Macroeconomics
• Analyze global macroeconomic developments.
• Develop quantitative models for analysis and forecasting.

Financial Markets
• Monitors developments and outlook in key financial markets and contributes to forecasts.
• Conducts research on selected topics, like yield curve modeling or asset pricing.

Requirements:
• Education: Economist with a graduate degree (Master's Degree or PhD from a top university); knowledge of quantitative methods valued in the Macroeconomic and Financial Market units; expertise on regulatory issues will be particularly valued in the Banking Strategy unit.
• Experience: Previous experience in similar posts will be valued.
• Languages: Spanish and English required.
• Versatility, Ability to synthesize complex problems, Oral and written communication skills, Teamwork.