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Mercor

Financial Economist

Mercor, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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Overview Mercor provides pay ranges based on the stated range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range : $105.00/hr - $140.00/hr

About The Job

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

Position : Economic Forecasting Expert

Type : Contract

Compensation : $105–$140/hour

Location : Remote

Commitment : 10–20 hours/week

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

Must-Have

– 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

Submit your Mercor profile or resume to get started.

Complete a brief form.

We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps.

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome

For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Research

Industries

Software Development

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