Technical MA Economist

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software development firm in the finance and investment sector seeks a Technical Economist. Ideal for recent Master's graduates or experienced economists to join a leading team, work on macroeconomic modelling, and contribute to firm growth with the opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree with economics undergrad.
• A*/A's in A Levels or equivalent required.
• Experience in economic analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Working across various areas within macroeconomics.
• Managing macroeconomic models and language models.
• Contributing to economic forecasts and reports.

Skills

Running large-scale macroeconomic models

Analysing large datasets

Using Large Language Models

Machine learning exposure

Fluent in English and Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in a heavy quantitative degree

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06.06.2025

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Technical Economist - competitive salary - Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom), Madrid (Spain), Champaign, Illinois (United States)

- 5 days a week in office

We are currently partnering with a software development firm which focuses on software development and consulting services in the finance and investment space. As a new venture between two well-known companies in this space, they are currently looking to expand the economics team and are seeking an ambitious technical economist who wants to be a key part of this growth.

This is an amazing opportunity for someone who has recently graduated with their Master's or someone with a few years' experience looking to add their experience and educational skillset in a new and fast-growing firm. You will be joining a leading team and working with established experts in this industry. Not only this, you will also play a part in the firm’s growth plans, building their reputation, as well as becoming a key part of the team.

• Working across a broad range of areas within macroeconomics and macroeconomic modelling
• Fast career progression with an immediate hands-on support from leading experts
• Exposure to multiple new technology and datasets
• Be a key voice of a growing firm and assist with its growth direction

As a newly graduated Economist or experienced Technical Economist/ Data Economist, the partners will give you autonomy from day one on the day-to-day running of macroeconomic models and large language models. There is a real opportunity here to make a huge impact and to take ownership of economic forecasts, reports, and analysis. You will also have the opportunity to develop your personal network.

Required Skills

• At least a Master’s degree in a heavy quantitative degree (economics undergrad will be required) from a top university
• A*/A's in A Levels / Spanish Bachillerato or equivalent
• Experience in running large-scale macroeconomic models to support economic analysis, forecasting, policy reports and more
• Experience analysing large datasets, identifying tends and economic outcomes
• Experience using Large Language Models in relation to analyse economic, financial & policy reports
• Exposure to machine learning
• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Must have the right to work in Spain without sponsorship & fluent in English and Spanish
• Must have the right to work in the US without sponsorship

This is a unique challenge for someone who is interested in becoming a pivotal member in a growing firm. If you have all the above skills and interested to learn more, please contact Georgina Line at [emailprotected] with a copy of your CV.

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