Senior Economist

Salt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Economist to join their team on a contract basis. This role emphasizes economic impact modelling and applying economic principles to policy issues. You will develop roadmaps for economic research, oversee rigorous analysis of policy issues, and collaborate closely with Data Science teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in economics or data science, with a strong analytical background and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to influence policy outcomes in the digital media sector while working in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in economics, data science, or advanced data analysis.
• Proven global role experience with cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop economic research roadmaps for key policy issues.
• Produce rigorous economic analysis for digital media and entertainment.

Skills

Economics

Data Science

Statistics

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Cultural Awareness

Flexible Thinking

Education

Advanced Degree in Economics or Related Field

Tools

Econometrics

Data Analysis Software

Job description

Duration: 8 months

Start: ASAP

My new client is looking for a Senior Economist to join on a contract basis. The role focuses on economic impact modelling, applying economic principles and analysis to policy issues and research.

Responsibilities

1. Develop a roadmap for economic research spanning key policy issues and serving Public Policy teams globally.
2. Oversee and produce rigorous economic analysis of policy issues across a wide spectrum of topics relevant to the digital media and entertainment sector, including modelling impact of regulations and proposing alternative options to reach policy outcomes.
3. Design and apply the appropriate methodologies for varied economic assessments.
4. Scale our economic impact reporting efforts in relevant markets. Build and own economic impact models using the input/output approach. Familiarity with direct, indirect, and induced economic impact modelling.
5. Work closely with the Data Science and Engineering teams to lead experimentation of innovative approaches to analysis. Develop metrics as needed.
6. Serve as primary point of contact for economic requests for Global Affairs teams.
7. Coordinate and build partnerships with a wide variety of internal stakeholders to build, strengthen and scale our economics function.
8. Work independently and proactively to deliver high-quality work on time.

Required Experience

1. Minimum 10 years of experience and background in economics, data science, statistics, or advanced data analysis, with increasing responsibilities. This can include experience with a regulator, economic consultancy, and other related fields.
2. Proven experience in working in a global role and operating across different regions with a high degree of cultural awareness.
3. Ability to quickly absorb large amounts of data and information to grasp complex policy issues in great detail.
4. Flexible and strategic thinker, able to focus on long-term goals, to apply economic concepts to policy challenges and to test new approaches.
5. Robust analytical skills complemented by excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to articulate complex problems clearly and concisely.
6. Familiarity with econometrics principles and ability to manipulate large data sets and build advanced models. Familiarity with economic impact modelling a must (50%+ of the focus for this role). A data science background is a plus.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively prioritize. You are a self-starter and are able to execute project tasks and deliverables with minimal supervision.
8. Responsiveness and with a bias towards action.
9. Experience with project management and experience working with consultants are highly desirable.
10. An understanding of the digital media and entertainment sector would be an advantage, as well as curiosity about entertainment, people’s tastes in different regions around the world and global affairs.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Analyst and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution