Technical Economist

Technical Economist – Competitive Salary – Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Our client specialises in consulting within the finance and investment technology space, created through a partnership between two industry players. As the economics function expands, the team is looking to bring on board a Technical Economist with a strong academic background and a passion for macroeconomic modelling, data analysis, and applied research.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing economics team focused on applying advanced modelling, quantitative research, and innovative technologies to complex macroeconomic and financial challenges, within a highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment

Working as part of a growing team of economists and data specialists, you will contribute to the development, running, and enhancement of large-scale macroeconomic models used to analyse global economic trends and scenarios.

The role blends traditional economic analysis with cutting‑edge computational approaches, including machine learning and large language models, enabling you to work on complex datasets and innovative research projects that support high-level economic decision‑making.

• Run, maintain, and improve large-scale macroeconomic models to support forecasting and scenario analysis
• Analyse complex economic and financial datasets to identify trends and generate actionable insight
• Apply large language models and advanced quantitative techniques to analyse economic reports, policy announcements, and market data
• Support security‑level modelling and broader macroeconomic research initiatives
• Collaborate with economists, data scientists, and technical specialists to develop innovative analytical approaches
• Stay up to date with developments in macroeconomic modelling, econometrics, and AI‑driven analytical methods Neptune North - Technical Econo…

• Strong academic background in Economics or a closely related quantitative discipline
• Solid grounding in macroeconomics, international economics, and econometrics
• Experience working with large macroeconomic models or complex economic datasets
• Strong programming and data analysis capabilities
• Exposure to machine learning or large language models within a research or analytical context
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex findings into clear outputs
• Opportunity to work within a newly created, high‑growth economics team
• Exposure to sophisticated macroeconomic modelling and advanced analytical tools
• Collaborative environment with strong technical and academic depth
• Clear scope for progression as the team expands
• Modern office environment in Newcastle city centre with a strong focus on innovation and quality

This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious and rapidly developing economics function at an early stage, where your contributions will have genuine visibility and impact. If you are passionate about macroeconomic modelling, data‑driven analysis, and applying technology to economic research, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion to learn more , please send your CV to Georgina Line at

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