We are sharing a specialised remote consulting opportunity for US-based macroeconomists and macro strategists with extensive experience in economic research, monetary policy, financial markets, or fixed income analysis to contribute to a project focused on US macroeconomic data and policy developments.
Selected professionals will apply their expertise to economic data interpretation, Federal Reserve policy analysis, Treasury market research, and historical economic datasets. The work combines rigorous macroeconomic reasoning with structured analytical assignments requiring familiarity with major US economic institutions, financial market indicators, and evolving monetary conditions.
Key Responsibilities
US Macroeconomic Research & Analysis
Analyse major US economic indicators, including GDP, inflation, employment, consumer spending, and economic growth
Interpret economic releases and assess their implications for broader macroeconomic conditions
Examine relationships between business cycles, economic activity, inflation dynamics, and financial markets
Evaluate emerging economic trends using quantitative data and established macroeconomic frameworks
Apply professional economic judgement to complex research questions and analytical assignments
Economic Data & Historical Dataset Analysis
Review and interpret economic releases published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Work with historical economic time series, data vintages, revisions, and related research resources, including ALFRED
Assess how historical data revisions influence economic interpretations and research conclusions
Compare economic indicators across reporting periods to identify meaningful trends and changes
Support consistent, accurate, and methodologically sound interpretation of US economic datasets
Federal Reserve & Monetary Policy Research
Analyse Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements, meeting minutes, and the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP)
Evaluate monetary policy decisions, interest rate expectations, and changes in the Federal Reserve's economic outlook
Interpret relationships between monetary policy, inflation, employment, and broader financial conditions
Examine how policy communications influence expectations across financial markets
Apply knowledge of Federal Reserve policy frameworks to specialised macroeconomic research tasks
Treasury Markets & Fixed Income Analysis
Analyse US Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and term structure developments
Evaluate relationships between macroeconomic expectations, monetary policy, and fixed income market behaviour
Interpret changes in Treasury yields within the context of inflation expectations and economic developments
Apply fixed income and interest rate strategy expertise to research assignments involving US financial markets
Assess market indicators relevant to monetary policy expectations and macroeconomic conditions
Research Methodology & Analytical Reporting
Conduct structured research requiring detailed knowledge of US macroeconomic institutions, data sources, and financial markets
Synthesise findings from economic datasets, policy communications, and market indicators
Develop clear, logically supported interpretations of complex economic and financial information
Identify important relationships, assumptions, and historical context within macroeconomic research
Communicate analytical findings accurately and effectively to support specialised research objectives
Ideal Profile
Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy analysis, investment research, or fixed income markets
Strong understanding of US economic indicators, business cycles, inflation dynamics, labour markets, and monetary policy
Familiarity with BEA and BLS publications, Federal Reserve communications, and FOMC policy processes
Experience analysing US Treasury yield curves, interest rate expectations, and macroeconomic developments affecting fixed income markets
Practical knowledge of historical economic datasets, economic time series, data vintages, and revisions, including ALFRED
Strong quantitative reasoning, analytical judgement, research capabilities, and attention to detail
Ability to interpret complex economic information and communicate findings clearly and precisely
Background in sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic strategy, institutional investment research, or financial market analysis
Experience working in central banking, government economic institutions, or monetary policy research is particularly relevant
Former Federal Reserve or US Treasury economists, monetary policy economists, and interest rate strategists are encouraged to apply
Must be based in the United States
Engagement Details
Freelance / contract engagement
Fully remote, United States-based
Compensation: $50–$70/hour
10 available openings
Research-focused role spanning US macroeconomics, economic data, monetary policy, and fixed income markets
Work will involve economic indicator analysis, historical dataset interpretation, Federal Reserve policy research, and Treasury yield curve analysis
Assignments will require strong analytical judgement and familiarity with established US economic data sources
Research activities will focus on interpreting macroeconomic developments and producing accurate, structured analytical findings
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