Senior Economist/Data Scientist

Job Title: Senior Economist

Client Location: Central London - Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Starting: ASAP

Salary/Pay Rate: £135k per annum, pro rata (PAYE)

Hours: Full-time

Duration: until mid Jan 2026

Join a global entertainment leader as a Senior Economist and make a real-world impact on policy decisions shaping the future of digital media. You will be at the forefront of critical research, influencing policy discussions, and driving strategic decision-making. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Economist, you will be a key member of the Consumer Insights team within Global Affairs. You will partner with Public Policy and Communications teams, providing data-driven economic analysis and research to inform external positions and build credibility with key stakeholders. This role is instrumental in shaping the narrative around critical policy issues.

What You'll Do:

• Develop a roadmap for economic research on key policy issues impacting the digital media and entertainment sector.
• Conduct rigorous economic analysis of policy issues, including modeling the impact of regulations and proposing alternative policy options.
• Design and implement appropriate methodologies for diverse economic assessments.
• Lead the scaling of economic impact reporting efforts in relevant markets.
• Build and maintain economic impact models using the input/output approach, including direct, indirect, and induced economic impact modeling.
• Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering teams to explore innovative analytical approaches and develop relevant metrics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for economic requests from Global Affairs teams.
• Build and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders to strengthen and expand the economics function.
• Independently manage and deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.

Must-Haves:

• Minimum 10 years of experience 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.
• Proven experience in a global role, operating across different regions with cultural awareness.
• Ability to quickly understand complex policy issues from large amounts of data and information.
• Flexible and strategic thinking, focusing on long-term goals and applying economic concepts to policy challenges.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with econometrics principles, experience manipulating large datasets, and building advanced models.
• Extensive experience with economic impact modeling.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Data science background.
• Experience with project management and working with consultants.
• Understanding of the digital media and entertainment sector.
• Interest in entertainment, global tastes, and global affairs.