[Hiring] Macroeconomist @24-MAG

Role Description

We are sharing a specialised remote consulting opportunity for US-based macroeconomists and macro strategists with extensive experience in economic research, monetary policy, financial markets, or fixed income analysis to contribute to a project focused on US macroeconomic data and policy developments. Selected professionals will apply their expertise to economic data interpretation, Federal Reserve policy analysis, Treasury market research, and historical economic datasets. The work combines rigorous macroeconomic reasoning with structured analytical assignments requiring familiarity with major US economic institutions, financial market indicators, and evolving monetary conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• US Macroeconomic Research & Analysis
  • Analyse major US economic indicators, including GDP, inflation, employment, consumer spending, and economic growth.
  • Interpret economic releases and assess their implications for broader macroeconomic conditions.
  • Examine relationships between business cycles, economic activity, inflation dynamics, and financial markets.
  • Evaluate emerging economic trends using quantitative data and established macroeconomic frameworks.
  • Apply professional economic judgement to complex research questions and analytical assignments.
• Economic Data & Historical Dataset Analysis
  • Review and interpret economic releases published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
  • Work with historical economic time series, data vintages, revisions, and related research resources, including ALFRED.
  • Assess how historical data revisions influence economic interpretations and research conclusions.
  • Compare economic indicators across reporting periods to identify meaningful trends and changes.
  • Support consistent, accurate, and methodologically sound interpretation of US economic datasets.
• Federal Reserve & Monetary Policy Research
  • Analyse Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements, meeting minutes, and the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).
  • Evaluate monetary policy decisions, interest rate expectations, and changes in the Federal Reserve's economic outlook.
  • Interpret relationships between monetary policy, inflation, employment, and broader financial conditions.
  • Examine how policy communications influence expectations across financial markets.
  • Apply knowledge of Federal Reserve policy frameworks to specialised macroeconomic research tasks.
• Treasury Markets & Fixed Income Analysis
  • Analyse US Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and term structure developments.
  • Evaluate relationships between macroeconomic expectations, monetary policy, and fixed income market behaviour.
  • Interpret changes in Treasury yields within the context of inflation expectations and economic developments.
  • Apply fixed income and interest rate strategy expertise to research assignments involving US financial markets.
  • Assess market indicators relevant to monetary policy expectations and macroeconomic conditions.
• Research Methodology & Analytical Reporting
  • Conduct structured research requiring detailed knowledge of US macroeconomic institutions, data sources, and financial markets.
  • Synthesise findings from economic datasets, policy communications, and market indicators.
  • Develop clear, logically supported interpretations of complex economic and financial information.
  • Identify important relationships, assumptions, and historical context within macroeconomic research.
  • Communicate analytical findings accurately and effectively to support specialised research objectives.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy analysis, investment research, or fixed income markets.
• Strong understanding of US economic indicators, business cycles, inflation dynamics, labour markets, and monetary policy.
• Familiarity with BEA and BLS publications, Federal Reserve communications, and FOMC policy processes.
• Experience analysing US Treasury yield curves, interest rate expectations, and macroeconomic developments affecting fixed income markets.
• Practical knowledge of historical economic datasets, economic time series, data vintages, and revisions, including ALFRED.
• Strong quantitative reasoning, analytical judgement, research capabilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex economic information and communicate findings clearly and precisely.
• Background in sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic strategy, institutional investment research, or financial market analysis.
• Experience working in central banking, government economic institutions, or monetary policy research is particularly relevant.
• Former Federal Reserve or US Treasury economists, monetary policy economists, and interest rate strategists are encouraged to apply.
• Must be based in the United States.

Engagement Details

• Freelance / contract engagement.
• Fully remote, United States-based.
• Compensation: $50–$70/hour.
• 10 available openings.
• Research-focused role spanning US macroeconomics, economic data, monetary policy, and fixed income markets.
• Work will involve economic indicator analysis, historical dataset interpretation, Federal Reserve policy research, and Treasury yield curve analysis.
• Assignments will require strong analytical judgement and familiarity with established US economic data sources.
• Research activities will focus on interpreting macroeconomic developments and producing accurate, structured analytical findings.