Associate Economist 2

This job is with Moody's, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.Skills And CompetenciesKnowledge of macroeconomic theory and data, with ability to distil insights from macroeconomic datasets.Experience in macroeconomic analysis and econometric modelling software. Statistical analysis is preferred.Good communication and writing skills with an ability to convey complex economic concepts in clear, non-technical language.Experience and organizational skills to efficiently address multiple priorities in a relatively short time frame.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work directly with clients are a must. Must be a motivated, responsible person who can work well with others, independently of daily supervisionEducation Master’s degree in Economics or related field with at least 1 year of experience -OR- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience. Candidates with less experience may also be considered.ResponsibilitiesAssume responsibility for forecasting and analyzing macroeconomic developments for one or two countries in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Create forecasts for baseline and alternative scenarios.Write reports and economic commentary about the outlook for assigned countries. Cover economic indicators and write blogs.Work independently and with others to write real-time economic analysis about the region.Contribute to original research articles, as well as to regional macroeconomic analysis. Participate in company webinars.Respond to internal and external client questions and participate in client-facing meetings.Leverage AI tools to improve existing processes and enhance the team’s capabilities.About The TeamOur Economics team is responsible for forecasting and analyzing economies around the world. The forecasts are an integral part of broader solutions provided by Moody’s to global banks, financial institutions and other corporates. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in macro analysis and finance.Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.