Central Bank Economist - Policy Expert

Mercor · India

  • Experience8–9 yrs
  • SalaryDisclosed
  • Work moderemote
  • Levelexecutive
  • Posted16 Sept 2026
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About Mercor

Mercor is hiring in India in technology software. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.

Skills

  • central bank economics
  • monetary policy analysis
  • source language fluency
  • interest rates
  • foreign exchange
  • equities
  • AI model evaluation

The role

A central bank policy economist at a financial research platform interprets monetary-policy communications, compares guidance across policy cycles, and evaluates implications for interest rates, foreign exchange, and equities. Central bank economics and monetary policy analysis shape calibrated assessments of market signals and AI-generated research.

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About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

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)

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Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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