Economist (Research & Statistics)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

La Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore recherche un économiste pour son service de Recherche & Statistiques. Le candidat doit transformer des données en insights analytiques pour prendre en charge les décisions politiques. Une solide formation en économie et des compétences en programmation en Python/R sont essentielles pour ce rôle. Vous travaillerez en équipe pour développer des solutions basées sur les données et communiquer les résultats efficacement aux parties prenantes.

Qualifications

• Doit avoir un diplôme en Economie ou domaine connexe.
• Capable de coder en Python/R et utiliser des outils de visualisation.
• Compétences en communication pour présenter des analyses complexes.

Responsibilities

• Analyser des données pour fournir des informations politiques.
• Développer des cas d'utilisation et des présentations basées sur des données.
• Coordonner les recherches et analyses de données.

Skills

Econometrics

Data analysis

Data visualization

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Background in Economics, Business Analytics, or Applied Statistics

Tools

Python

R

Job description

What the role is:

Undertake the function of Economist in the Research & Statistics department (RSD) to (i) work with business users to understand and address data and analysis requirements, (ii) undertake economic analysis to transform data into insights and knowledge for policymaking, and (iii) support the conduct of surveys.

What you will be working on:

• Work with business users within MPA to understand their needs and challenges, scope problems, and develop economics-related use cases.
• Transform data into insights and data solutions by applying qualitative and quantitative analyses, econometric modelling, and forecasting techniques.
• Coordinate research and analysis by tapping on various data sources (both unstructured and structured). Employ effective use of appropriate software and programming to clean, wrangle, and organise data into clear and appropriate business commentary for publications and action by user divisions.
• Support the conduct of surveys to collect data from maritime firms for analysis.
• Develop logically structured presentations including narratives of research and/or analytics findings to secure stakeholder commitment. This can include data visualizations and dashboards to explain these results.

What we are looking for:

• Background in Economics, Business Analytics, Applied Statistics, or other related disciplines that possess an analytical and quantitative component.
• Able to code using Python/R and data visualization tools to perform data analysis and communicate findings.
• Strong knowledge of econometrics and business concepts is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with ability to articulate and present complex data insights and information for a broad range of audiences in a concise and actionable manner.
• Creative and innovative in solving problems.
• Achievement-driven and delivery-focused while maintaining required quality.
• Team player with strong organisational and people management skills.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security, and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.