US Economics Research Associate
Goldman Sachs
About the Role
From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.
We are seeking an economist to join the US Economics team in New York.
Key Responsibilities
- Write weekly economic research reports for a large global audience
- Present the team’s economic views to a wide range of clients globally
- Forecast GDP, the labor market, inflation, and monthly economic indicators
- Closely follow and forecast US monetary policy decisions
- Interpret and comment on high-frequency economic data releases
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PhD in Economics or other strong research experience in markets or at a central bank
- Strong interest in macroeconomics and monetary policy
- Experience producing original and ambitious economic research
- Solid background in econometric analysis, statistics, math, and programming
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting
- Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle a demanding workload