JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an economist to join the US Economics team in New York. Economists will:
- Write weekly economic research reports for a large global audience
- Present the team’s economic views to a wide range of clients globally
- Forecast GDP, the labor market, inflation, and monthly economic indicators
- Closely follow and forecast US monetary policy decisions
- Interpret and comment on high-frequency economic data releases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Economics or other strong research experience in markets or at a central bank
- Strong interest in macroeconomics and monetary policy
- Experience producing original and ambitious economic research
- Solid background in econometric analysis, statistics, math, and programming
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting
- Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle a demanding workload
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $150000-$225000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
Skills Required
- PhD in Economics or strong research experience in markets or at a central bank
- Strong interest in macroeconomics and monetary policy
- Experience producing original and ambitious economic research
- Solid background in econometric analysis, statistics, and math
- Programming skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team setting
- Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle a demanding workload
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goldman Sachs and has not been reviewed or approved by Goldman Sachs.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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What We Do
At Goldman Sachs, we believe progress is everyone’s business. That’s why we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices in all major financial centers around the world. More about our company can be found at www.goldmansachs.com
