Economist - Financial Research - BFS

Primary responsibilities include :

- Following, analyzing, and summarizing important developments related to global economic conditions and central bank policies;

- Developing and maintaining quantitative models for forecasting macroeconomic data

- Researching methodology documents provided by government statistical agencies.

- The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in economics with 2 to 8 years of experience in empirical/econometric modelling along with strong written and verbal communication skills. Some knowledge of statistical packages (like E-views) is preferred.

- The firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package.