Economics Specialist -Markets - REMOTE or in-person in Columbus, OH

Overview

An Economics Specialist role is available to support macroeconomic research, economic forecasting, industry analysis, and data-driven communication for the investment team. This is an individual-contributor position supporting the enterprise, including active collaboration with the investment organization and support for property and casualty and Nationwide Financial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze new macroeconomic, industry, and financial-market data, including trends affecting Federal Reserve monetary policy and interest rates.
• Build, maintain, and improve economic models, forecasts, charts, and tables used by senior economists.
• Use quantitative research, econometrics, and programming to investigate economic relationships and explain what the data means for the organization and its businesses.
• Apply Python (or comparable coding tools), and where appropriate AI/ML capabilities, to improve analysis, model development, and research workflows.
• Prepare concise written analysis and communications for investment professionals, internal business partners, and other enterprise audiences.
• Contribute ideas and content for economics publications, podcasts, and other thought-leadership efforts.
• Work with senior economists to validate findings, help protect the confidentiality of developing forecasts, and communicate approved economic views with care.
• Provide research assistance, including creating and updating economic charts and tables and findings to support forecasts and analysis.
• Conduct research on economic data and trends using software programs and database systems.
• Gather, analyze, monitor, and disseminate current information about specified sectors, including housing, agriculture, autos, and manufacturing, among other industries.
• Create communications to distribute research findings to internal business units and field partners.
• Assist in creating content and developing innovative ideas for economics publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, data science, or a related field.
• Approximately three or more years of experience in economics, macroeconomic research, quantitative analysis, financial markets, business research, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to work confidently with economic data, forecasts, and external factors affecting the economy and the organization.
• Experience with Python, Stata, EViews, or comparable programming and analytical tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make complex analysis understandable to varied audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and respond quickly when new data changes the conversation.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive forecasts, emerging research, and information that may influence investment decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics or a related field.
• Experience applying AI/ML tools to quantitative research, economic modeling, or code development.
• Familiarity with interest rates, equity indexes, financial markets, economic forecasting, or insurance and financial-services concepts.
• Experience in a central bank, international financial institution, investment bank, investment research group, financial-services company, or comparable economics organization.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Business Economist (CBE) designation or progress toward one of these designations preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• National salary range for Specialist, Economics: $79,500.00-$148,500.00
• Expected starting salary range for Specialist, Economics: $79,500.00-$119,500.00

Benefits may include:

• Medical/dental/vision, life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off, including newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year, pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
• Nine paid holidays
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire, and more

Location

• This position can be based in Columbus, Ohio, or staffed fully remote.
• Some travel may be required.
• This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Job Conditions

• Overtime eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
• Working conditions: Normal office environment.

Application Deadline

• Applications are anticipated to be accepted until 10/31/2026, though early submission is encouraged as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified.