Plaid
Economist, Macro & Economic Insights
$191K–$263K
San Francisco HQ +1 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco HQ
New York City Office - Experience
- Master's plus 4+ years of relevant applied experience is an alternative to a PhD; exceptional candidates completing their PhD in 2027 are welcome.
- Education
- PhD in economics or a related empirical field, or a Master's plus 4+ years of relevant applied experience.
About the job
Conduct applied economic research on economic, credit, and financial trends, translating rigorous analysis into clear insights that inform decisions.
What you'll do
- Lead research projects from framing questions and preparing data through analysis, validation, and communication.
- Develop reliable measures and reproducible workflows using large datasets; apply econometric and time-series methods and assess robustness.
- Write research briefs and present findings, uncertainty, and limitations to technical and nontechnical audiences.
What they ask for
- PhD in economics or a related empirical field, or a Master's plus 4+ years of relevant applied experience; strong empirical training.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL, including independent analysis of large, complex datasets and reproducible workflows.
- Strong econometric and time-series modeling skills, including robustness assessment.
- Excellent non-academic writing and sound research judgment, including communicating methods, findings, uncertainty, and limitations.
Nice to have
- Applied economic research experience in fintech, finance, a research institute, or a public-sector organization.
- Prior ownership of a recurring research publication.
Pay
$190.8K – $262.8K (USD, base salary)
Tools
Python, SQL
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