Technical MA Economist
23 hours ago
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Technical Economist - competitive salary - Newcastle (UK) or Champaign, IL (USA) We’re working with a software development firm that specialises in consulting within the finance and investment technology space, created through a partnership between two established industry players. As the economics function expands, the team is looking to bring on board a Technical Economist with a strong academic background and a passion for macroeconomic modelling, data analysis, and applied research. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team at an early stage, with the chance to make a real impact from day one. Whether you're a recent Master’s graduate or already have a few years of relevant experience, this role offers significant responsibility, fast progression, and exposure to cutting-edge tools and datasets. Responsbilities • Working hands-on with macroeconomic and structural models, including those used for forecasting and policy simulation, • Applying large language models and machine learning to extract insights from economic and financial reports, • Analysing complex datasets to identify patterns and economic implications, • Supporting the development of new methodologies and contributing to internal knowledge-building, • Playing a visible role in shaping the team’s direction and the firm’s wider growth Key Skills • Master’s degree in a quantitative field (with economics at undergraduate level) from a top university, • Strong academic track record (A*/A at A-level/ GPA 3.5+ or equivalent), • Experience running macroeconomic models and preparing analytical outputs, • Skilled in working with large datasets and identifying economic trends, • Familiarity with large language models and machine learning techniques, • High proficiency in English, • Must have the right to work in the UK or the US (please note sponsorship is not offered) Key Benefits • Exposure to a wide range of macroeconomic topics and modelling techniques, • Opportunity to work alongside senior experts in a collaborative, hands-on environment, • Fast-tracked career progression in a growing firm, • Be part of shaping the strategic direction of the economics function, • Work with innovative technologies and diverse, real-world data This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new — where your contributions will be visible, valued, and essential to the company’s development. For a confidential discussion to learn more , please send your CV to Georgina Line at . By applying to this advert, you agree to your personal details being held on file in relation to this and other future relevant opportunities.