Economic Research Analyst

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research company is seeking an Economic Forecasting Expert to work remotely on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include generating forecasts on macroeconomic indicators, analyzing data trends, and collaborating with experts. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience in economic forecasting and strong writing skills. The position offers a pay range of $105–$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

Global macroeconomic trends

Complex economic logic explanation

Detail-oriented

Job description

Economic Forecasting Expert

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.

Base Pay Range

$105.00/hr - $140.00/hr

Position

Economic Forecasting Expert

Type

Contract

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

• 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