Let's begin! Economist 1

At Moodys we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas think innovatively and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity speed and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship lead with curiosity champion diverse perspectives turn inputs into actions and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• Macroeconomic modeling and economic expertise: Strong grounding in macroeconomic theory and quantitative/statistical methods including timeseries econometrics and applied macro modeling. Candidates should have the ability to translate modern theory into practical forecasting frameworks. A familiarity with international trade and finance industry analysis public finance economic geography or one or more other macroeconomic-adjacent fields is also valued
• Economic research forecasting and judgment: Demonstrated experience with economic research is required including conducting country or regional economic analysis and forecasting or applying sound economic reasoning to scenario analysis and risk assessment
• Technical and analytical capabilities: Strong programming and data analysis skills including proficiency in statistical software and at least one major programming language is required. Experience managing largescale datasets and economic models is desirable and experience integrating machine learning or advanced analytics into economic workflows is preferred.
• Model governance: Demonstrated rigor in model specification estimation validation and documentation is needed including the ability to clearly explain and defend model methodologies assumptions and limitations to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Communication insight delivery and thought leadership: Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce clear concise and insightful economic commentary for internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will be welcome to contribute to broader thought leadership and help shape analytical narratives.
  Client focus collaboration and professional effectiveness: Demonstrated commitment to meeting stakeholder needs through timely highquality analytical support combined with strong organizational project management and interpersonal skills. Evidence of proactive engagement independent ownership of workstreams and effective collaboration across teams and time zones under tight deadlines is desirable

Education

• Candidates should possess a strong academic background in economics finance statistics or a related quantitative or scientific field with strong technical coursework required.
• A masters degree is required with preference given to candidates with a Ph.D. or other demonstrated experience conducting independent research.

Responsibilities

As a member of the ten-person global model development team you will

• Help build maintain and update the models we use to produce economic projections.
• Apply macroeconomic modeling techniques timeseries econometrics and quantitative methods to support a wide array of research and thought leadership.
• Maintain thorough documentation of models including specification decisions estimation processes and validation results.
• Participate in machine learning initiatives including projects involving generative and agentic artificial intelligence tools as part of ongoing model innovation.

In addition as a country analyst you will be asked to

• Produce highquality qualitative written analysis and chartbased presentations to support client understanding of recent economic developments outlooks model methodologies and key risks.
• Support client satisfaction through accurate timely and wellcommunicated responses to client inquiries and in time to engage directly with clients through presentations product demonstrations and other activities.

About the team

The Economics team within the Banking unit of Moodys Analytics is a leading independent provider of economic financial country industry and regional forecasts and research. The team supports businesses governments financial institutions and investors worldwide through insights used in strategic planning forecasting risk management sensitivity analysis and investment research. The
modeling team is a small highly-skilled team of economists working collaboratively across nine time zones.

Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moodys Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moodys Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.