Job Description

Overview Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, i Overview Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the marketing name for its international businesses and is a long-established participant in Asia Pacific with a presence since 1947. With 23 offices in 12 geographies, covering nine currencies, more than a dozen languages and five time zones, the company offers an integrated and comprehensive set of products and services across Global Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Markets and Wealth Management, serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and government clients, combining the best of local knowledge and global expertise. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining top diverse talent from across the globe. Our diversity and inclusion mission is to actively promote an inclusive work environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve personal success and contribute to the growth of our business. Each of our global Employee Networks bring together employees, create dialogue and awareness in support of our Diversity and Inclusion mission. : . Work closely with the team of Asia Economists to conduct data analysis, make forecasts and write research reports on a broad set of Asian economies (including ASEAN, India, etc.), and thematic research on the whole Asian region . Work in close conjunction across the broader research team including with other analysts and strategists both domestically and globally . Compiling and analyzing economic data and financial market information, quantitative analysis, economic forecasting and ad-hoc client requests . Provide regular contributions to written research, interactions with and presentations to both internal and external clients . The role has a high degree of client focus both internally and externally . The position is located in Singapore with the ability to travel as required Required Experience: . Master degree in Economics or Finance is preferred . 3-5 years of related working experience . High-level written and verbal communication skills in English and mastering one regional language will be a plus . Experienced with quantitative analysis and database management . Strong knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Excel . Experience with econometric and programming software (e.g., Stata, Matlab, R, Python) as well as data/news services including Bloomberg, DataStream and Reuters would be a plus . Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with both internal and external clients . Demonstrated ability to work tight deadlines, with degree of independence and high level of initiative and motivation Bank of America is an equal opportunities employer.