Economist II - AMZ9080564

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Economist II to tackle key business challenges in retail and cloud computing. The role involves econometric modeling, data analysis, and applying economic theories to solve complex business problems. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Economics or a related field, with experience in program evaluation and data analysis tools. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

medical benefits

financial benefits

equity options

sign-on payments

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, or related field required.
• One year of research or work experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior management on key business problems in various sectors.
• Build econometric models using data systems and apply economic theory.

Skills

private consulting

program evaluation

forecasting

time series

panel data

high dimensional problems

SQL

Education

Master's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

Matlab

R

SAS

Stata

Job description

Job ID: 2974933 | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
Offered Position: Economist II
Job Location: New York, New York
Job Number: AMZ9080564

Position Responsibilities:

Work with the chief economist and/or senior management on key business problems faced in retail, international retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and/or operations. Apply the frontier of economic thinking to market design, pricing, forecasting, program evaluation, online advertising and other areas. Build econometric models using data systems. Apply economic theory to solve business problems. Develop new techniques to process large data sets, address quantitative problems, and contribute to design of automated systems. Apply tools from applied micro-econometrics (e.g. experimental design, difference-in-difference, regression discontinuity, and IV) and forecasting (essential time series models). Leverage big data tools for data extraction. Write up and present analysis for distribution to various levels of management at Amazon.

Position Requirements:

Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field and one year of research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): (1) private consulting, government, or academic research; (2) use of program evaluation, forecasting, time series, panel data, and high dimensional problems; (3) use of Matlab, R, SAS or Stata; and (4) knowledge of SQL.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $157,300/year to $212,800/year

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. #0000

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Position Requirements:

Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field and one year of research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): (1) private consulting, government, or academic research; (2) use of program evaluation, forecasting, time series, panel data, and high dimensional problems; (3) use of Matlab, R, SAS or Stata; and (4) knowledge of SQL. #0000

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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