US Macroeconomist

$50–70/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: US
Field: Finance

Analyze US economic releases, Federal Reserve communications, historical data vintages and interest-rate markets for AI research and evaluation tasks. This remote freelance contract is for US-based professionals with experience in macroeconomic research, monetary policy, investment strategy or fixed income.

The work

You would interpret US macroeconomic data, including GDP, inflation and employment releases, and assess information published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tasks may also involve tracing revisions through historical vintages in ALFRED, analyzing Treasury yield curves and connecting rate movements to monetary policy expectations.

What the screen is likely to test

The platform will look for specific evidence of professional macroeconomic research, strategy, monetary policy or fixed-income work. Expect follow-up questions on release construction, real-time versus revised data, FOMC statements, meeting minutes, the Summary of Economic Projections and the distinction between observed market moves and defensible causal interpretations.

Practical details

The role is remote within the United States and structured as freelance or contract work. The listing does not state typical weekly hours, scheduling expectations or project duration, so candidates should be ready to give realistic availability and clarify whether work can be completed asynchronously. Pay band: $50–70/hr

What they look for

macroeconomic analysis
economic data interpretation
monetary policy analysis
federal reserve policy analysis
treasury yield curve analysis
bea/bls data familiarity
historical economic dataset management
fixed income research
analytical skills
research skills

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This tests whether the candidate can substantiate relevant work through identifiable research products, recurring responsibilities and direct ownership rather than relying on a broad team mandate.
A strong answer: A strong answer names the setting, audience, indicators covered, analytical methods and concrete deliverables such as forecasts, data notes, policy briefings or market strategy. It clearly separates the candidate's own work from team output.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by describing an employer's macro function without identifying what they personally analyzed, wrote, forecast or presented.

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