Senior Economist

Aquent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 121,500 - 148,500; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Economist to lead economic impact modeling and analysis for policy issues. This role involves developing research roadmaps, overseeing economic analysis, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the organization's external positions. With a focus on the digital media and entertainment sector, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in economics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively. Join a dynamic team dedicated to leveraging data and insights to influence policy and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in economics or statistics with increasing responsibilities.
• Familiarity with econometrics and ability to manipulate large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop economic research roadmaps for Public Policy teams globally.
• Produce rigorous economic analysis of policy issues in digital media.

Skills

Economics

Statistics

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Cultural Awareness

Data Analysis

Econometrics

Education

Master's degree in Economics or related field

Tools

Data Analysis Software

Statistical Software

Job description

Aquent Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Location: London, United Kingdom, Contract - 8 months, Salary - £135 k per annum pro rata.

Overview

Client is one of the world's leading streaming entertainment services, with over 300 million members in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films, and mobile games across various genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as they want, anytime, anywhere, and change their plans anytime.

The Global Affairs Consumer Insights pod is part of the Conversation Consumer Insights team and sits within the broader Data & Insights organization. Our pod serves as a strategic partner to the Global Affairs team (made of the Communications and Public Policy teams) and leverages data and economic analysis, as well as market research to produce the analysis and evidence underpinning and enhancing our external positions. Our work also contributes to strengthening relationships and building credibility with regulators and key stakeholders. The Senior Economist role focuses on economic impact modeling, 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.
3. Design and apply the appropriate methodologies for varied economic assessments.
4. Scale our economic impact reporting efforts in relevant markets.
5. Maintain and manage a large network of vendors to support our deliverables globally.
6. Work closely with the Data Science and Engineering teams to lead experimentation of innovative approaches to analysis. Develop metrics as needed.
7. Serve as primary point of contact for economic requests for Global Affairs teams.
8. Coordinate and build partnerships with a wide variety of internal stakeholders to build, strengthen and scale our economics function.

Your background and characteristics

1. Minimum 10 years of experience and background in economics and/or statistics 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 issues.
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 modeling a must. A data science background is a plus.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively prioritize.
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, peoples’ tastes in different regions around the world and global affairs.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Entertainment Providers