Job DescriptionAbout the Role
nBrickwork 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.
nKey Responsibilities
n 1. Team Leadership
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- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of economists and financial analysts; set research priorities, assign and review deliverables, and manage timelines and quality.n
- Build team capability in econometrics, statistical and machine-learning modeling (R/Python), and research writing.n

n2. Research & Modeling
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- Conduct in-depth macroeconomic and financial research across sectors and geographies, with a focus on implications for Indian credit markets.n
- 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.n
- Monitor global economic developments, monetary and fiscal policy, and market trends, translating them into actionable insights for ratings and research.n

n3. Publications & Stakeholder Engagement
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- Author high-quality research reports, presentations, and briefing notes for internal and external audiences.n
- Present findings with clarity and confidence to senior leadership, clients, rating committees, and external partners.n
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (ratings, structured finance, sales, and compliance) to support strategic initiatives and client engagements.n

n4. Regulatory, ESG & Climate Risk
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- Track and interpret credit-rating regulations, RBI/SEBI guidelines, and related supervisory expectations; support senior management with research and

📌 Senior Economist (Ernakulam)
🏢 Brickwork Ratings
📍 Ernakulam