
US Macroeconomist - Remote
Job Description
Job Title: Macroeconomist / Macro Strategist
Location: United States (Remote)
Employment Type: Freelance / Contract
Compensation: $50–$70 per hour
About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced U.S.-based Macroeconomists and Macro Strategists to contribute to a project focused on U.S. economic data, monetary policy, and financial market analysis.
Ideal candidates will have professional experience in sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic research, investment strategy, central banking, or government economic institutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze and interpret U.S. macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, inflation, employment, and other economic releases.
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Evaluate economic data published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Work with historical economic datasets and data vintages, including ALFRED.
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Analyze U.S. Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and monetary policy expectations.
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Interpret Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements, meeting minutes, and the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).
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Apply macroeconomic expertise to research, data analysis, and financial market assessment tasks.
Required Qualifications
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Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy, or fixed-income research.
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Strong understanding of U.S. economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy.
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Familiarity with BEA and BLS economic releases, Treasury yield curve analysis, and FOMC communications.
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Experience working with economic datasets, historical data revisions, and data vintages.
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Strong analytical, quantitative, and research skills.
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Must be based in the United States.
Preferred Backgrounds
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Sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic strategists
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U.S. macroeconomists and monetary policy economists
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Former Federal Reserve or U.S. Treasury economists
Ideal Candidate Profile
A highly analytical economics professional with strong expertise in U.S. macroeconomic trends, monetary policy, and financial markets, capable of delivering accurate, data-driven insights and rigorous economic analysis.