Policy Analytics Economist: Real-Time Data & Impact

Ministry of Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Trade and Industry in Singapore is looking for an economist to join their team. This role involves applying econometrics and data science to analyze big datasets and address policy questions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Degree/Masters/PhD in Economics or a related discipline and have strong quantitative skills. You will engage with stakeholders and present your findings via visual dashboards.

Enjoy a challenging career in a dynamic environment focused on economic growth and job creation.

Qualifications

• Degree / Masters / PhD in Economics and related quantitative disciplines.
• Strong passion for empirical research with quantitative problem-solving experience.
• Strong quantitative skills for forecasting, policy modeling, and simulations.
• Experience working with large real-time datasets.
• Excellent communication skills to express complex ideas clearly.
• Proficiency with statistical/programming software and visualization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply econometrics, data science, and AI techniques on big datasets.
• Work on data analytics projects related to trade, labour market, and digitalisation.
• Enhance economic surveillance capabilities in the Ministry.
• Identify emerging topics through text analytics from media sources.
• Communicate insights using accessible, visual forms like dashboards.

Skills

Econometrics

Data Science

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Programming (STATA, R, Python)

Data Visualization (Tableau)

Education

Degree / Masters / PhD in Economics or related disciplines

Tools

STATA

R

Python

Tableau

Job description

The Ministry of Trade and Industry in Singapore is looking for an economist to join their team. This role involves applying econometrics and data science to analyze big datasets and address policy questions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Degree/Masters/PhD in Economics or a related discipline and have strong quantitative skills. You will engage with stakeholders and present your findings via visual dashboards.

Enjoy a challenging career in a dynamic environment focused on economic growth and job creation.