Job Description
Technical Economist - competitive salary - Newcastle (UK) or Champaign, IL (USA)
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 you're 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
1. Working hands-on with macroeconomic and structural models, including those used for forecasting and policy simulation
2. Applying large language models and machine learning to extract insights from economic and financial reports
3. Analysing complex datasets to identify patterns and economic implications
4. Supporting the development of new methodologies and contributing to internal knowledge-building
5. Playing a visible role in shaping the team&...