Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details. Job Summary: Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis of the US economy and delivering economic outlooks and strategic intelligence to the bank. This includes evaluating macroeconomic trends, political developments, and policy changes, and assessing their implications for financial markets. The role supports the Chief US Economist and collaborates with other teams to provide timely insights. At this level, the position typically entails full ownership of one or more processes and reports and may also serve as an analytical or procedural expert representing the Economic Research Office in cross-functional initiatives or project deliverables. Major Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive analysis of US macroeconomic trends, including GDP, inflation, labor markets, and monetary policy. Monitor and interpret political developments and policy changes, assessing their impact on economic performance and financial markets. Prepare and deliver US macroeconomic reports, presentations, and strategic briefings for internal stakeholders and the bank’s clients. Support the Chief US Economist in developing forecasts and maintaining economic models. Collaborate with teams in London and Tokyo, as well as other business units, to develop integrated intelligence on the US economy and the global outlook. Take ownership of one or more recurring processes and reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Serve as an analytical or procedural expert representing the Economic Research Office in cross-functional initiatives and project deliverables. Perform other duties and special assignments as directed by Chief US Economist and senior executives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Economics or equivalent work experience required; Master’s in Economics, MBA, or CFA preferred. 3-5 years of experience in a data-intensive macroeconomic research environment, with deep knowledge of the US economy and economic theory. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform thorough, critical analysis. Strong financial aptitude and broad analytical capability. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, including business writing, editing, and proofreading. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Macrobond and Bloomberg data platform preferred. Experience working in a multidisciplinary, business-oriented team environment. Demonstrated ability in cross-cultural communication and adaptability to global business environments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines. The typical base pay range for this role is between $118K - $135K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below. MUFG Benefits Summary We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them! Our Culture Principles Client Centric People Focused Listen Up. Speak Up. Innovate & Simplify Own & Execute