Economic Analyst — Financial Markets

About The Role

What if your expertise in macroeconomics and financial markets could directly shape how AI understands the global economy? We're looking for Economic Analysts to review market data, interpret regulatory commentary, and produce the kind of structured, high-precision analysis that leading AI research labs depend on.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for finance and economics professionals who want meaningful, intellectually engaging work — on their own schedule.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: Flexible hours, work when it suits you

What You'll Do

• Analyze macroeconomic datasets, market movements, and their underlying drivers
• Compare narrative reports and qualitative commentary against quantitative indicators
• Evaluate the impact of monetary policy, regulatory actions, and economic events on markets
• Produce clear, structured summaries of trends, risks, and scenario considerations
• Support internal modeling and research workflows with accurate, well-reasoned analysis
• Maintain consistency and rigor across recurring analytical tasks

Who You Are

• Background in economics, finance, financial markets, or policy research
• Able to interpret macroeconomic data and translate market dynamics into clear written analysis
• Strong analytical writing skills — you communicate complex ideas with precision and clarity
• Comfortable working independently within structured, task-based workflows
• Detail-oriented and consistent — you take accuracy seriously

Nice to Have

• Experience evaluating central bank communications, monetary policy, or regulatory guidance
• Familiarity with macro modeling, scenario analysis, or quantitative research methods
• Background in investment research, economic consulting, or policy analysis
• Prior exposure to AI training, data annotation, or evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and AI organizations
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Apply your domain expertise to problems that directly influence how AI understands economics and finance
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch