Global Investment Research, US Economics Research Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an economist to join the US Economics team in New York.  Economists will:

• Write weekly economic research reports for a large global audience 
• Present the team’s economic views to a wide range of clients globally
• Forecast GDP, the labor market, inflation, and monthly economic indicators
• Closely follow and forecast US monetary policy decisions
• Interpret and comment on high-frequency economic data releases

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• PhD in Economics or other strong research experience in markets or at a central bank
• Strong interest in macroeconomics and monetary policy
• Experience producing original and ambitious economic research 
• Solid background in econometric analysis, statistics, math, and programming
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting 
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle a demanding workload
   

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $150000-$225000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.