Chief Data & Policy Insights Leader

Malaysian Employers Federation; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer representative organization in Malaysia is seeking a visionary Head of Big Data, Research & Information. This role involves leading impactful research and data analytics efforts, shaping public policy, and influencing employer strategies at national and international levels. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree and substantial experience in labor economics and policy advocacy, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. Competitive salary based on experience offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in labor economics or policy advocacy.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEF’s research and big data strategy.
• Oversee economic and policy research.
• Manage large datasets and ensure data governance.
• Deliver presentations to MEF Council and stakeholders.

Skills

Economic research

Labor market analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Public Policy, or related fields

Doctorate in a related field

Tools

R

Python

Stata

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

A leading employer representative organization in Malaysia is seeking a visionary Head of Big Data, Research & Information. This role involves leading impactful research and data analytics efforts, shaping public policy, and influencing employer strategies at national and international levels. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree and substantial experience in labor economics and policy advocacy, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. Competitive salary based on experience offered.