Economist II

Amazon

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 157,000 - 213,000

Full time

14 days+

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Health insurance (medical, dental, etc

RSUs and sign-on payments

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Job summary

Amazon is seeking a highly skilled economist to join our Forecasting, Macroeconomics & Finance team. You will build econometric models, forecast business dynamics, and interpret results to inform strategic decisions across retail, cloud, and operations.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in economics or equivalent, with 3+ years of research experience and strong skills in time-series, macroeconomics, and causal inference. Excellent communication with diverse audiences is essential.

Qualifications

PhD in economics or equivalent.
3+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience.
Deep knowledge in time series econometrics, asset pricing, empirical macroeconomics, or the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregative models.
Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and/or big data.
Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.
Strong research track record.
Effective verbal and written communications skills with both economists and non-economist audiences.
Advanced expertise and knowledge of econometric observational causal inference models

Responsibilities

Forecast Amazon business dynamics using econometric models.
Collaborate with senior management and scientists on business problems.
Develop formal models to understand past and forecast future outcomes.
Analyze drivers of growth and profitability and their impact on customer experience.

Skills

Time series econometrics

Asset pricing

Empirical macroeconomics

Micro data analysis

Panel data analysis

Statistics methodologies

Big data

Causal inference models

Verbal and written communications

Education

PhD in economics or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where customers can shop in our stores to find and discover anything they want to buy. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast paced, technologically sophisticated and friendly work environment. Economists in the Forecasting, Macroeconomics & Finance field document, interpret and forecast Amazon business dynamics. This track is well suited for economists adept at combining times-series statistical methods with strong economic analysis and intuition. This track could be a good fit for candidates with research experience in: macroeconometrics and/or empirical macroeconomics; international macroeconomics; time-series econometrics; forecasting; financial econometrics and/or empirical finance; and the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregate models. Economists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon, including retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations. The Forecasting, Macroeconomics & Finance field utilizes methods at the frontier of economics to develop formal models to understand the past and the present, predict the future, and identify relevant risks and opportunities. For example, we analyze the internal and external drivers of growth and profitability and how these drivers interact with the customer experience in the short, medium and long-term. We build econometric models of dynamic systems, using our world class data tools, formalizing problems using rigorous science to solve business issues and further delight customers.

Basic Qualifications

PhD in economics or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience
Deep knowledge in time series econometrics, asset pricing, empirical macroeconomics, or the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregative models.
Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and/or big data.
Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.
Strong research track record.
Effective verbal and written communications skills with both economists and non-economist audiences.
Advanced expertise and knowledge of econometric observational causal inference models

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.