Drausio Giacomelli

Focus Areas: Macroeconomics, Finance, International Finance  

Drausio Giacomelli is a seasoned professional and academic focusing on the intersection of economics, market strategy, and quantitative analysis. With over two decades of experience leading high-impact teams in global finance, he brings a distinctive, model-based approach to understanding complex market dynamics. Throughout his career, he has driven integrated economic and financial research, maximizing the commercial and investment relevance of analysis across macroeconomics, credit, foreign exchange (FX), interest rates, and derivatives.

He is currently a Managing Director of Emerging Markets Research at Deutsche Bank, previously holding a similar leadership role at J.P. Morgan, where he was instrumental in building key Emerging Markets research franchises.

His academic and research foundation is rooted in his Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he specialized in Finance and Econometrics. His doctoral research explored crucial topics such as currency misalignment duration and credit cycles, providing a theoretical framework for his professional work. His academic expertise is continually applied in his professional roles through the development of data-intensive quantitative models designed to uncover relative-value trading strategies and improve investment decision-making. 

His areas of focus—both professional and academic—center on transforming quantitative research into practical, monetizable market strategies and actionable investment themes.

Dr. Giacomelli is an active participant in the global financial and academic dialogue. He is a recognized speaker, frequently sharing his team's perspectives and research products in industry forums, academic settings, and influential think tanks globally. His reputation as a reference for senior portfolio managers on major political, policymaking, and economic shifts highlights his influence in the financial community. This active engagement extends to devising business strategies and providing insights on the global economy outlook and risks.

Education 

• PhD in Economics, MIT