Sr. Economic Consulting Analyst $140/hr

Sr. Economic Consulting Analyst $140/hr – Mercor

Contract position with Mercor. Remote, 10–20 hours per week. Base pay: $105–$140 /hour, paid hourly. This range is provided by Mercor and your actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

About the Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Responsibilities

• Generate probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic and financial indicators.
• Document forecasting rationale with clear, structured reasoning.
• Analyze trends and data sources to inform high‑quality predictions.
• Engage with other domain experts to calibrate and refine outputs.
• Provide feedback on forecast design and methodology.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in economic forecasting, data science, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of global macroeconomic trends and financial systems.
• Ability to clearly explain complex economic logic in writing.
• Detail‑oriented and intellectually curious.

Preferred

• Proven track record in prediction competitions (e.g., Metaculus, GJ Open).

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor.

Application Process (takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.
• Complete a brief form.
• We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.

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