Macro & Credit Research Economist
Plaid(17 days ago)
About this role
Plaid is looking for a Macro and Credit Research Economist to develop and own macroeconomic and credit indicators from high-frequency transaction data. The role involves building forecasting models, identifying economic turning points, and producing analysis to inform strategy and external research. This position supports Plaid's mission to provide insights into household financial health and broader economic trends.
Required Skills
- Econometrics
- Time-Series
- Python
- SQL
- Data Pipelines
- Macro Economics
- Forecasting
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- High-Frequency Data
Qualifications
- PhD in Economics or equivalent
About Plaid
plaid.comPlaid is a fintech infrastructure company that helps developers and businesses connect consumers’ bank accounts and financial data to apps and services via easy-to-integrate APIs and Plaid Link. Its product suite (Auth, Transactions, Identity, Assets, Investments, Liabilities, payment initiation and risk/verification tools) supports account verification, ACH payments, balance checks, transaction feeds, and underwriting. Companies in payments, lending, investing and personal finance rely on Plaid for developer-friendly SDKs, strong security controls, and compliance support to build reliable, data-driven fintech experiences.
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