Economist

Spxcapital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A major asset management firm located in New York is seeking a skilled individual to perform economic research focused on the U.S. economy. The role emphasizes detailed data analysis in key areas such as labor market, inflation, GDP, and current accounts. Candidates should have experience in macroeconomic research and be familiar with time series econometrics. Knowledge of programming languages like Python or R is essential. This position offers a competitive salary between $135,000 and $215,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in macroeconomic research.
• Experience with time series econometrics and statistical programming languages.
• Familiarity with economic data production methodologies.
• Understanding of different macroeconomic models.

Responsibilities

• Perform economic research concerning the U.S. economy with detailed data analysis.
• Analyze labor market, inflation, GDP, and current account.

Skills

Macroeconomic research

Time series econometrics

Statistical package experience

Familiarity with economic data

Understanding of macroeconomic models

Tools

EViews

Stata

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

New York, United States | Posted on 18/02/2026

Founded in 2010, SPX Capital is one of the largest assetmanagement companies in Brazil with around$11 bn AUMandover270 professionalsacross offices inLondon, New York, Riode Janeiro, São Paulo, Cascais and Singapore.

Offering Macro, Equity, Credit, Real Estate and Private Equity strategies, SPX Capital is managed by a team ofexperienced portfolio managers with a history of delivering superior results bycombining high-quality human capital, robust processes, and ethical values,building a dynamic business for the long term.

Requirements

• Experience in macroeconomicresearch;
• Experience with time serieseconometrics and at least one statistical package or p rograming language (EViews, Stata, MATLAB,Python, or R);
• Familiarity with economic dataand methodologies behind their production (GDP, employment, inflation, andfiscal accounts);
• Understanding of differentmacroeconomic models and their implications (New Keynesian models, realbusiness cycle models, and general equilibrium concepts).

JobBrief:

Perform economic research concerning theU.S. economy, with emphasis in detailed data analysis. Key areas for analysisand forecasts are the labor market, inflation, GDP and current account.

Salary: $135,000.00 to $215,000.00per year