Senior Economist, Advertising Finance Econ and Science

Amazon Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Economist to join the Advertising Finance Econ and Science team. You will lead causal analyses and work with economists, data scientists, financial managers, and business leaders to address key questions shaping long-term advertising strategy.

You'll apply Python, R, and Scala to advanced econometric methods, develop new data sources, and communicate insights to executives.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent is required.
• Experience in econometrics, theory, and quantitative methods preferred.
• Experience applying analytic visions to solve business problems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead causal analysis projects as the primary technical expert guiding the team.
• Collaborate with economists, data scientists, financial managers and business leaders to define requirements and communicate feedback.
• Use Python, R, Scala and related tools to implement advanced econometric methods for business problems.
• Drive continuous methodological improvements including data source development and model tuning.
• Present data and insights clearly to enable informed executive decisions.

Skills

Econometrics

Forecasting

Time series

Panel data

Quantitative methods

Statistical modeling

Education

PhD in economics

Tools

Python

R

STATA

Scala

Job description

Senior Economist, Advertising Finance Econ and Science

Job ID: 10477204 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon.com is seeking an exceptional Senior Economist to join our Advertising Finance team. As a tech lead of the Adpt Finance Econ and Science team, you will play a pivotal role in answering critical questions that drive the long-term strategy of our advertising business. These questions include:

• What are the long-term impacts of our initiatives?
• Where will Advertising’s growth come from in the next year?
• How big will the Advertising business become over the next three years?
• What are the interactions between consumers and the Ads business?

At Amazon, we're always finding answers that redefine industries. In this Senior Economist role, you'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent, influence senior leadership, and make a tangible impact on the future of advertising.

If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of economic research, thrive on challenging modeling puzzles, and crave a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape business strategy, this is the role for you.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead causal analysis projects as the primary technical expert, guiding the team in applying advanced economic methodologies to solve complex business challenges.
• Collaborate closely with economists, data scientists, financial managers, and business leaders to define product requirements, offer scientific support, and effectively communicate feedback throughout project lifecycles.
• Utilize programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, etc., to implement sophisticated economics methods tailored to address specific business problems, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement by innovating existing methodologies, including developing new data sources, rigorously testing model enhancements, and fine-tuning model parameters to optimize performance and accuracy.
• Present data and insights in a clear, actionable format, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and address critical business questions with confidence.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industry, consulting, government or academic research
• Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems
• Experience in analytics and applied economics
• Experience in econometrics (e.g., program evaluation, forecasting, time series, panel data, or high dimensional problems), economic theory, and quantitative methods
• Experience in building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or a related software

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually