Technical Economist - competitive salary - Newcastle (UK) or Champaign, IL (USA)
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We’re working with a software development firm that specialises in consulting within the finance and investment technology space, created through a partnership between two established industry players. As the economics function expands, the team is looking to bring on board a Technical Economist with a strong academic background and a passion for macroeconomic modelling, data analysis, and applied research.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team at an early stage, with the chance to make a real impact from day one. Whether youre a recent Master’s graduate or already have a few years of relevant experience, this role offers significant responsibility, fast progression, and exposure to cutting-edge tools and datasets.
Responsbilities
* Working hands-on with macroeconomic and structural models, including those used for forecasting and policy simulation
* Applying large language models and machine learning to extract insights from economic and financial reports
* Analysing complex datasets to identify patterns and economic implications
* Supporting the development of new methodologies and contributing to internal knowledge-building
* Playing a visible role in shaping the team’s direction and the firm’s wider growth
Key Skills
* Master’s degree in a quantitative field (with economics at undergraduate level) from a top university
* Strong academic track record (A*/A at A-level/ GPA 3.5+ or equivalent)
* Experience running macroeconomic models and preparing analytical outputs
* Skilled in working with large datasets and identifying economic trends
* Familiarity with large language models and machine learning techniques
* High proficiency in English
* Must have the right to work in the UK or the US (please note sponsorship is not offered)
Key Benefits
* Exposure to a wide range of macroeconomic topics and modelling techniques
* Opportunity to work alongside senior experts in a collaborative, hands-on environment
* Fast-tracked career progression in a growing firm
* Be part of shaping the strategic direction of the economics function
* Work with innovative technologies and diverse, real-world data
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new — where your contributions will be visible, valued, and essential to the company’s development.
For a confidential discussion to learn more, please send your CV to Georgina Line at gline@chisquare-econ.com.
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