Assistant Director, Economics - APAC Macro Forecasting

Moody; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Analytics is seeking an Assistant Director - Economist 2 to lead macroeconomic forecasting and research across two Asia-Pacific markets. You will develop insights, supervise junior staff, and present outlooks to clients.

The role combines rigorous econometric work with clear communication, contributing to regional economic outlooks and client workshops, while leveraging AI tools to improve processes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or related field with 2+ years (PhD) or 6+ years (MA) or 7+ years (BA) experience.
• Experience in macroeconomic modelling, econometrics, and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and analyze macroeconomic developments for two Asia-Pacific countries.
• Lead original research projects and supervise junior team members.
• Present macroeconomic outlooks to clients and interact in client-facing meetings.

Skills

Macroeconomic theory

Macroeconomic analysis

Client communication

Research leadership

AI concepts in economics

Team supervision

Education

PhD/Master/Bachelor with extensive experience in economics

Job description

Moody's Analytics is seeking an Assistant Director - Economist 2 to lead macroeconomic forecasting and research across two Asia-Pacific markets. You will develop insights, supervise junior staff, and present outlooks to clients.

The role combines rigorous econometric work with clear communication, contributing to regional economic outlooks and client workshops, while leveraging AI tools to improve processes.