Remote Quantitative Macro Analyst & Data Scientist

Cim; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Occasional travel

Competitive compensation

Job summary

MacroPolicy Perspectives (MPP) is seeking a Quantitative Economist / Data Scientist to strengthen our empirical research, forecasting models, and analytic infrastructure for clients in finance and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of macroeconomics, data science, and financial-market research.

You will develop and maintain forecasting systems, build time-series models, and translate complex outputs into clear, actionable insights for investors.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Economics, Data Science, Statistics or a related quantitative field.
• Several years of empirical macroeconomic analysis or data-intensive work in economics or finance.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or Stata.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for a sophisticated investor audience.
• Self-starter with ability to work remotely and independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to forecasts based on model-driven insights and data analysis. Update GDP tracking and monthly forecasts.
• Develop, maintain, and improve forecasting models, including time-series, factor models, nowcasting frameworks, and automated data pipelines.
• Build and manage reproducible analytical workflows using Python, R, Stata. Explore and integrate AI into the analytical architecture.
• Apply advanced analytical methods—such as machine learning, Bayesian modeling, cross-sectional and panel analysis—to macro and financial-market datasets.
• Produce data-driven research notes, charts, dashboards, and written analysis for clients, translating complex model outputs into clear, actionable insights.
• Monitor and interpret developments in macroeconomic data, fiscal and monetary policy, and global markets, incorporating findings into models and forecasts.
• Participate in client discussions, presentations, and Q&A sessions on research findings and model results.

Skills

Econometrics

Time-series analysis

Data science

Statistical modeling

Communications

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Economics/Data Science/Statistics

Tools

Python

R

Stata

Git

SQL

Job description

MacroPolicy Perspectives (MPP) is seeking a Quantitative Economist / Data Scientist to strengthen our empirical research, forecasting models, and analytic infrastructure for clients in finance and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of macroeconomics, data science, and financial-market research.

You will develop and maintain forecasting systems, build time-series models, and translate complex outputs into clear, actionable insights for investors.