Economic Research Analyst

Nomura

US Economic Research Analyst focusing on macroeconomic data analysis related to growth, inflation, and labor market. Assisting in research efforts and collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The US Economic Research Analyst will focus primarily on analyzing macroeconomic data – with implications for growth, inflation and the labor market – forecasting and following Federal Reserve and government policy.
Providing rapid analysis of data releases for key economic indicators with thoughtful and concise written comments
Developing and maintaining forecasting models (time series, panel and larger macro)
Monitoring and analyzing real-time comments from Federal Reserve officials and their market implications
Supporting internal stakeholders (traders and sales) with data requests and commentary
Assisting with and participating in client meetings
Specializing in and developing expertise in a specific sector of the US economy
Assisting with publishing reports and updating key charts/tables

Requirements

What you’ll need

0 – 2 years of industry experience
Strong quantitative skillset, including a background in economics, mathematics, statistics or data science with some programming ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of economic principles
Familiarity with some combination of Stata, EViews, Python, R, or similar
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
High level of intellectual curiosity
Significant attention to detail
Ability to be on-site in the NYC office 5 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

macroeconomic analysisforecasting modelstime series analysispanel data analysisdata analysisquantitative analysiseconometricsprogrammingstatisticsdata science

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailintellectual curiositystakeholder supportclient interactionanalytical thinkingconcise writingteam collaborationproblem-solving