US Economics Research Analyst: Macro Forecasts & Policy

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in New York seeks an economist to join the US Economics team. You will write weekly economic research reports and present the team’s views to clients worldwide, shaping market expectations.

You will forecast GDP, labor markets, inflation, and key indicators while closely monitoring US monetary policy and high-frequency data releases, contributing to policy discussions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or strong research experience in markets or at a central bank.
• Strong interest in macroeconomics and monetary policy.
• Experience producing original and ambitious economic research.
• Solid background in econometric analysis, statistics, math, and programming.
• Excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Write weekly economic research reports for a large global audience.
• Present the team’s economic views to a wide range of clients globally.
• Forecast GDP, the labor market, inflation, and monthly economic indicators.
• Closely follow and forecast US monetary policy decisions.
• Interpret and comment on high-frequency economic data releases.

Skills

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Statistical analysis

Programming

Written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Economics

Tools

Econometrics software

Job description

GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH

From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an economist to join the US Economics team in New York. Economists will:

• Write weekly economic research reports for a large global audience
• Present the team’s economic views to a wide range of clients globally
• Forecast GDP, the labor market, inflation, and monthly economic indicators
• Closely follow and forecast US monetary policy decisions
• Interpret and comment on high-frequency economic data releases

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Economics or other strong research experience in markets or at a central bank
• Strong interest in macroeconomics and monetary policy
• Experience producing original and ambitious economic research
• Solid background in econometric analysis, statistics, math, and programming
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle a demanding workload
  

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Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $150000-$225000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.