Economist 1

Moody's Investors Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service seeks an economist to generate economic forecasts and contribute to model development. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in Economics or related fields, with solid programming skills. The role emphasizes client interaction and requires attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Economics or relevant fields.
• Prior experience in quantitative modelling.
• Solid programming skills, especially in Python.

Responsibilities

• Generate country-level and subnational economic forecasts.
• Develop and maintain economic models.
• Produce qualitative analysis and presentations for clients.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Programming

Data analysis

Excellent writing

Presentation skills

Education

Ph.D. or Masters in Economics, Finance, Statistics or Mathematics

Tools

Python

EViews

Job description

Location(s):

• 7 Exchange Crescent, Conference Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8RD, GB

Line Of Business: Economics COE(EconCOE)

Job Category:

• Credit Analysis & Research

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

• Macroeconomic modelling and time series econometrics.
• Qualitative analysis on recent developments, outlook, and risk through effective writing.
• Country-level and subnational forecasting across a wide range of macro indicators.
• Programming, data analysis and large model management
• Documentation, including model specification, estimation, and validation.
• Client satisfaction, including speed and quality of responses to client queries.

The Economics team, seated within the Banking unit of Moody's, is a leading independent provider of economic, financial, country, and industry forecasts and research designed to meet the diverse planning and information needs of businesses, governments, financial institutions, and professional investors worldwide.

Our research has many dimensions: country analysis; financial markets; industrial markets; and regional markets. The Economic Research team’s information and services are used in a variety of applications, including strategic planning; product and sales forecasting; risk and sensitivity management; and as investment research.

Role/Responsibilities:

The primary role of the economist is to generate country-level and subnational economic forecasts. This position will also serve as a member of our global model development team, which builds, maintains, and updates the models used to generate the projections. As part of this team, the economist will work on machine learning projects, including generative and agentic AI tools.

In addition to the quantitative aspects of the role, the economist also produces qualitative written analysis and chart presentations to assist clients understanding in recent developments, the outlook, model methodology, risks and more.

With experience, economists will begin to work more directly with clients, including outlook presentations, product demonstrations, and more.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Strong academic background – Ph.D. or Masters in Economics, Finance, Statistics or Mathematics (or relevant technical subjects) is essential.
• Prior professional or academic experience in quantitative modelling that demonstrates their ability to apply their knowledge of modern macroeconomic theory and time-series econometrics.
• Familiarity with international economic theory, international finance, trade, quantitative macro, or financial econometrics is desired for the role. However, applicants with more diverse expertise and demonstrated interests in these fields are encouraged to apply.
• Solid programming skills are required, including proven proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python) and the ability to pick up new tech skills independently. Familiarity with EViews is desirable.
• Excellent writing, presentation, project management and interpersonal skills are required.

Preferred:

• Proven experience with machine learning projects is desirable. Hands-on experience developing generative or agentic AI applications and knowledge of popular industry frameworks (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI) are preferred.

As a member of the global model development team, you will need to manage collaborations across multiple time zones. Simultaneously, the work requires to frequently work independently. The analyst must demonstrate a pro-active, independent, self-driven approach to theirprior work.

The research team prides itself on its responsiveness to clients’ needs. You should demonstrate their commitment to being client focused.

As a data provider, attention to detail and precision are paramount. We are expected to uphold high standards for quality under tight deadlines.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.