Macroeconomic Research and Regional Economics Analyst

We invite a Macroeconomic Research and Regional Economics Analyst to join our team. You will determine macroeconomic assumptions, potential, and systemic risks for business development planning.

Key Tasks:

• Data analysis and modeling: regular aggregation and processing of data on key macroeconomic indicators of the constituent entities of the RF. Construction and verification of econometric models (ARIMA, VAR, DSGE, QPM) using Python (scikit-learn, statsmodels), R, EViews, or Stata.
• Decomposition and forecasting: adaptation of CMI macroeconomic forecasts to the level of specific regions, scenario forecasting (baseline, stress, optimistic) and assessment of multiplicative effects.
• Impact assessment: analysis of the impact of federal infrastructure projects, national projects, and government programs on regional economies and the Bank's business. Assessment of the budget security of the constituent entities of the RF and dependence on federal transfers.
• Verification and field research: monitoring of key events in the constituent entities of the RF, analysis of governors' messages. Organization of joint events with regional stakeholders (TPP, ministries) to test hypotheses.
• Visualization and automation: working with geographic information systems (GIS) to visualize spatial data, use of in-bank AI tools, parsing data from Rosstat and the Ministry of Economic Development.

Our Expectations:

• Higher specialized education (economics, finance, physical and mathematical sciences).
• At least 1 year of experience in an analyst role with a confirmed portfolio (availability of code examples).
• Ability to work with large datasets and build forecasts.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Quarto, SQL, Excel, understanding of data cleaning and normalization methodology.
• Proficiency in econometric packages (EViews, Stata, R) and Python libraries (statsmodels, scikit-learn).
• Practical experience in building econometric models (ARIMA, VAR, DSGE, QPM).
• Proficiency in mathematical methods in economics and statistical analysis.
• Deep knowledge of macroeconomics, the budget policy of the RF, and the structure of national projects.
• English language proficiency level — Intermediate.

We Offer:

• Stable salary and social support for employees.
• Official employment from day one.
• Office address: ul. Oktyabrskaya, 35.
• Work schedule from 9-18.
• Extended VHI from day one for employees and discounted insurance for relatives.
• Corporate training in the Sber Virtual School, regular internal and external meetups.
• Corporate pension program.
• Modern office with relaxation areas and a gym.
• Prime subscription with the possibility of shared use for three relatives.

Requirements

General education; Experience: 4 years