US Macroeconomist

Micro1; India; Remote; INR 6,468,000 - 12,935,000; Part time

Job summary

Cashback24x7 is seeking experienced macroeconomists for a remote US-based project focused on US economic data, policy analysis, and financial market research.

Role involves analyzing macro indicators, interpreting Federal Reserve communications, and using datasets like ALFRED to inform investment strategy and research outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience in macroeconomic research or monetary policy strategy.
• Strong understanding of US macro indicators and policy communications.
• Experience working with economic datasets and revisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze US macroeconomic indicators (GDP, inflation, employment).
• Evaluate BEA/BLS data releases and revisions.
• Work with historical data vintages including ALFRED.
• Analyze Treasury yield curves and monetary policy expectations.
• Interpret Federal Reserve communications (FOMC, SEP).
• Apply macroeconomic expertise to research tasks.

Skills

Macroeconomic research

Monetary policy

Data analysis

Economic forecasting

Fixed income research

Tools

ALFRED

Job description

Job Description

Location: United States (Remote)

Compensation: $50–$100 per hour

Employment Type: Freelance / Contract

About the Opportunity

micro1 is looking for experienced US-based macroeconomists and macro strategists to support a new project focused on US economic data, monetary policy, and financial market analysis. We are seeking professionals with backgrounds in sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic research, investment strategy, central banking, or government economic institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret US macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, inflation, employment, and other economic releases.


• Evaluate economic data published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).


• Work with historical economic datasets and data vintages, including ALFRED.


• Analyze US Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and monetary policy expectations.


• Interpret Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements, meeting minutes, and Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).


• Apply macroeconomic expertise to research and analytical tasks.

Requirements

• Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy, or fixed income research.


• Strong understanding of US economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy.


• Familiarity with BEA/BLS economic releases, Treasury yield curve analysis, and FOMC communications.


• Experience working with economic datasets and historical data revisions.


• Strong analytical and research skills.


• Must be based in the United States.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic strategists


• US macroeconomists or monetary policy economists


• Former Federal Reserve or US Treasury economists


• Fixed income or interest rate strategists with strong macroeconomic expertise