Financial Markets Economic Analyst

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

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking an Economic Forecasting Expert for a part-time remote role. The ideal candidate will have experience in economic forecasting and data science, as well as a strong understanding of macroeconomic trends. Responsibilities include generating forecasts, documenting rationale, and analyzing data. This position offers flexible hours at a competitive compensation rate of $105–$140/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

Analytical skills

Job description

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Base pay range

$105.00/hr - $140.00/hr

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 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 Qualifications

• 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]

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Research

Industries

Software Development

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