Economic Forecasting Expert
@ Mercor

Hybrid
$95,550
Hybrid
Part Time
Posted 4 days ago

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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 Details

Role: Economic Forecasting Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $105–$140/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

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

Must-Have:

  • 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 (20–30 mins).
  • Expect follow-up within a few days regarding next steps.

Resources & Support

For interview process details visit: Mercor Interview Process. For support, email: support@mercor.com.

Key skills/competency

  • Economic Forecasting
  • Data Analysis
  • Macroeconomics
  • Financial Systems
  • Probabilistic Modeling
  • Trend Analysis
  • Structured Reasoning
  • Prediction Competitions
  • Data Science
  • Research Collaboration
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How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Mercor's culture: Review their mission and investor news online.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight forecasting and data science skills.
  • Prepare your portfolio: Showcase previous economic analysis projects.
  • Practice interview questions: Focus on economic forecasting scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review economic forecasting models.
Practice data analysis techniques.
Study financial indicator trends.
Familiarize with probabilistic modeling.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past forecasting challenges.
Explain handling tight deadlines.
Discuss teamwork in analytical projects.
Share clarity on complex reasoning.

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