Associate Director-Senior Economist

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. 

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 & Competencies:

• Expertise in macroeconomic analysis, technical writing, econometric modeling, and statistical analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and deliver customized solutions.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Good to have: Experience working independently, as well as supervising and mentoring team members.

Education:

• PhD in Economics or related field with 5+ years' experience, OR Master’s degree with 10+ years' experience.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze economic data, develop regional and macroeconomic insights, and contribute to company publications through recurring research articles, blogs, and detailed commentary pieces.
• Lead monthly forecasting processes, ensuring high-quality outputs across forecast components.
• Build complex econometric models and estimate equations independently, with senior staff review as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for specific regions, states, or countries, including sub-national and international economies.
• Take ownership of custom consulting projects, managing client relationships and delivering proposals with minimal supervision.
• Support the development of proprietary data, indicators, and subscription products, while contributing to product improvements.
• Represent the company in media interviews, teleconferences, client presentations, and conferences, establishing thought leadership in the field.
• Supervise junior economists, providing day-to-day oversight, training, and performance evaluations.

About the Team:
Join a dynamic team of economists who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering high-impact insights to clients worldwide. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with industry leaders, grow your expertise, and contribute to innovative products that shape economic understanding across sectors.

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.