Quantitative Economist: Macro Modelling & Policy Insights

Bank Negara Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Associate Economist/Economist to develop and maintain quantitative models supporting macroeconomic analysis. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or Data Science, and have 2-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include model development, validation and communication of insights to stakeholders. This role is crucial for enhancing the Bank's economic forecasting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with economic theory and econometric techniques is encouraged.
• 2 – 3 years of experience in monetary and economic research required.
• Experience in rigorous quantitative application is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and update macroeconomic forecasting models.
• Ensure proper governance and documentation for model maintenance.
• Conduct validation and back-testing exercises for model reliability.
• Translate model findings to support stakeholder engagement.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to refine model specifications.
• Support administrative and operational responsibilities in the department.

Skills

Model development

Quantitative analysis

Communication of model insights

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics or Data Science

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Associate Economist/Economist to develop and maintain quantitative models supporting macroeconomic analysis. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or Data Science, and have 2-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include model development, validation and communication of insights to stakeholders. This role is crucial for enhancing the Bank's economic forecasting capabilities.