About the RoleBrickwork 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.

Key Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership
- 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.

2. Research & Modeling
- 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.

3. Publications & Stakeholder Engagement
- 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.

4. Regulatory, ESG & Climate Risk
- 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

📌 Senior Economist (Kochi)
🏢 Brickwork Ratings
📍 Kochi