Central Bank Economist - Policy Expert

About the job

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Position: Central Bank Expert — Non-G7 Policy Communication
Type: Contract
Compensation: $150–$250/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Interpret statements, minutes, speeches, and wording changes from a specific non-G7 central bank in their source language.
• Compare current language against prior guidance and prevailing market expectations.
• Assign a calibrated dovish-to-hawkish score and spell out the implications for rates, FX, and equities.
• Review model-generated analyses and grade them against your own standard.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• A former economist or adviser from the relevant central bank, or a senior local rates or FX strategist who covered it through multiple policy cycles.
• Professional fluency in the source language.
• Deep knowledge of that bank's reaction function and communication style, and experience reading it in real time.
• 8+ years of direct experience, or unusually strong evidence of equivalent performance.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

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