Economic Analyst - Remote Role

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI talent platform is seeking an Economic Forecasting Expert to generate forecasts on macroeconomic indicators. You will analyze financial data and trends, document your findings with clear reasoning, and collaborate with other experts. The role requires strong skills in economic forecasting and a detailed understanding of financial systems. This part-time position offers remote flexibility and compensation ranging from $105 to $140 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Economic forecasting

Data science

Understanding of global macroeconomic trends

Strong written communication

Detail-oriented

Job description

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

• 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]

PS

Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Seniority level

Not applicable

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Research

Industries

Software Development