Senior Economist

Brickwork Ratings is looking for a Senior Economist to lead its macroeconomic and financial research function. You will lead and mentor a team of economists and financial analysts, build econometric and credit-risk models, author high-impact research for investors, policymakers, and markets, and advise senior management and regulators. The role sits at the intersection of research, credit ratings, and regulatory engagement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of economists and financial analysts; set research priorities, assign and review deliverables, and manage timelines and quality. Build team capability in econometrics, statistical and machine-learning modeling (R/Python), and research writing.
• Conduct in-depth macroeconomic and financial research across sectors and geographies, with a focus on implications for Indian credit markets. Develop and maintain econometric models for forecasting, scenario analysis, policy evaluation, and credit risk; continuously enhance model accuracy and efficiency using advanced statistical and machine-learning techniques. Monitor global economic developments, monetary and fiscal policy, and market trends, translating them into actionable insights for ratings and research.
• Author high-quality research reports, presentations, and briefing notes for internal and external audiences. Present findings with clarity and confidence to senior leadership, clients, rating committees, and external partners. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (ratings, structured finance, sales, and compliance) to support strategic initiatives and client engagements.
• Track and interpret credit-rating regulations, RBI/SEBI guidelines, and related supervisory expectations; support senior management with research and analysis for day-to-day regulatory requirements. Analyse climate risk and ESG trends — drawing on frameworks such as TCFD and NGFS — and integrate them into economic, credit, and financial analysis. Stay current with global regulatory changes and evolving ESG standards, and assess their impact on BWR's research and rating methodologies.

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in analytical roles within the financial services industry — spanning macroeconomic research, econometrics, credit research, industry research, or financial research.
• Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience managing economists and financial analysts.
• Proven expertise in developing sectoral forecasting models, credit risk models, and authoring high-quality research outputs.
• Working knowledge of R and/or Python for statistical modeling and data analysis (preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels — from analysts to senior leadership, regulators, and clients.
• Prior exposure to rating agencies, think tanks, or financial institutions.
• Familiarity with climate risk frameworks (e.g., TCFD, NGFS) and ESG rating methodologies.
• Understanding of model risk management principles and governance requirements.