Research Associate

Position Overview

Job Title Economist Analyst/Associate

Location London

Corporate Title Analyst/ Associate

Deutsche Bank Research is responsible for economic and financial analysis within Deutsche Bank Group and covers asset allocation and all major industry sectors.

You will sit within the European Economics Research team. You will be providing insights to asset managers and corporates on thematic trends that affect the business world as well as supporting research on forecasting and nowcasting of key economic variables, including contributing to models and written reports.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Support with qualitative and quantitative analysis on economies, with a focus on the United Kingdom (UK) and some European countries
• Contribute to written publications and presentations on the UK/European outlook
• Perform econometric/machine learning modelling and statistical analysis, applying sound economic judgment
• Maintain and enhance country/regional databases with rigorous attention to detail
• Monitor data releases and market-relevant developments
• Provide support for internal and external client requests

Your skills and experience

• Ideally some exposure to financial markets; experience in reviewing inflation, labour markets and central bank policy would be valuable
• Educated to Masters degree level in economics (or a related field) or equivalent qualification and/or work experience (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) advantageous)
• Ability to synthesise complex information and present ideas effectively
• Experience in Data analysis, Excel modelling, and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Eviews, R, Python, Bloomberg)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to proactively explore new topics and research ideas

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on adjustmentsconcierge@db.com to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.