Economic Analyst – Financial Markets

Mercor; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading AI talent connection firm is seeking an Economic Forecasting Expert to generate and document probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic indicators. The role requires demonstrated experience in forecasting, a strong grasp of global trends, and excellent written communication skills. This is a remote contract position allowing 10-20 hours per week, offering competitive compensation between $105 and $140 per hour. Interested candidates should submit their profiles or resumes for consideration.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated experience in economic forecasting or related fields.
• Strong understanding of global macroeconomic trends and financial systems.
• Ability to clearly explain complex economic logic in writing.

Aufgaben

• Generate probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic and financial indicators.
• Document forecasting rationale with clear, structured reasoning.
• Analyze trends and data sources to inform high-quality predictions.

Kenntnisse

Economic forecasting

Data science

Global macroeconomic trends

Written communication of complex logic

Detail-oriented

Jobbeschreibung

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Economic Forecasting Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $105–$140/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Generate probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic and financial indicators.
• Document forecasting rationale with clear, structured reasoning.
• Analyze trends and data sources to inform high-quality predictions.
• Engage with other domain experts to calibrate and refine outputs.
• Provide feedback on forecast design and methodology.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Demonstrated experience in economic forecasting, data science, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of global macroeconomic trends and financial systems.
• Ability to clearly explain complex economic logic in writing.
• Detail‑oriented and intellectually curious.

Preferred

• Proven track record in prediction competitions (e.g., Metaculus, GJ Open).

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
• Complete a brief form.
• We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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