Lead Economist

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. in Pune seeks a Lead Economist to conduct macroeconomic research, forecasting, and data-driven analysis to support strategic business decisions. The role involves analyzing government policies and macro trends to assess impact on business performance.

The ideal candidate has a postgraduate economics with statistics and 5–7 years of experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in econometric tools.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Economics with Statistics or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of experience in economic research, macroeconomic analysis, or forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of econometrics, statistics, mathematics, or engineering.
• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with SAS, SQL, R or Python is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage research projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide macroeconomic insights and analytical inputs to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyse government policies, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic trends to assess impact on business performance.
• Develop economic forecasting models for macroeconomic variables and key business parameters.
• Build empirical frameworks to understand changes in demand, business patterns, and economic growth.
• Conduct primary and secondary research to test hypotheses and develop analytical frameworks.
• Identify external factors that may influence business performance and develop early-warning indicators for risks and opportunities.
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and data-driven insights for senior leadership.
• Apply statistical models and interpret economic variables to support business strategy.
• Explore non-traditional data sources to improve research quality and analytical outcomes.
• Lead economic research discussions and knowledge-sharing initiatives across business functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data manipulation

Econometrics

Statistics

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

R

SAS

SQL

Education

Postgraduate degree in Economics with Statistics, or an equivalent qualification

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Job description

Hiring: Lead Economist

Experience: 57 years

Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Economics with Statistics, or an equivalent qualification

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Economist to conduct macroeconomic research, economic forecasting, and data-driven analysis to support strategic business decisions. The role involves analysing economic trends, government and regulatory policies, and their impact on business growth and industry performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide macroeconomic insights and analytical inputs to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyse government policies, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic trends to assess their impact on business performance.
• Develop economic forecasting models for macroeconomic variables and key business parameters.
• Build empirical frameworks to understand changes in demand, business patterns, and economic growth.
• Conduct primary and secondary research to test hypotheses and develop analytical frameworks.
• Identify external factors that may influence business performance and develop early-warning indicators for potential risks and growth opportunities.
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and data-driven insights for senior leadership.
• Apply statistical models and interpret economic variables to support business strategy.
• Explore non-traditional data sources to improve research quality and analytical outcomes.
• Lead economic research discussions and knowledge-sharing initiatives across business functions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Economics with Statistics, or an equivalent qualification with a strong foundation in econometrics, statistics, mathematics, or engineering.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in economic research, macroeconomic analysis, or economic forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in data manipulation and interpretation.
• Knowledge of microeconomics, statistical forecasting models, and classical statistical techniques, including regression and logistic regression.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SAS, SQL, R, or Python would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage research projects, and deliver within timelines.