Technical MA Economist

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 gline@chisquare-econ.com.

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