MacroPolicy Perspectives (MPP) is an independent macroeconomic research firm delivering data-driven US macro analysis and forecasting to clients managing capital and risk. Most of our clients are in the financial services industry, including hedge funds, pension funds, and asset managers around the world, as well as non-financial corporations. We are seeking a Quantitative Economist / Data Scientist to strengthen our empirical research, applied modeling, and analytic infrastructure.

This role sits at the intersection of macroeconomics, data science, and financial-market research. You will help upgrade, design and maintain our forecasting systems, build statistical models, analyze high-frequency macroeconomic data, and contribute to the generation of research insights for clients. The ideal candidate is a rigorous empirical thinker who enjoys working with real-world data, problem solving and troubleshooting, and developing innovative research rooted in rigorous analysis. You love data analysis, it is not just a means to an end but a process you find deeply satisfying.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to forecasts based on top down, model driven insights and bottoms up, sector and data analysis. Update GDP tracking and monthly forecasts of official data releases that involve everything from maintenance of spreadsheets to development of quantitative models based on new data sources. 
• Develop, maintain, and improve quantitative macroeconomic forecasting models, including time-series models, factor models, nowcasting frameworks, and automated data pipelines.
• Build and manage reproducible analytical workflows using statistical programming tools (e.g., 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.