Asst Dir-Economist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Asst Dir-Economist based in the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced economist to contribute to the development of advanced regional economic and demographic intelligence that supports research, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. In this highly analytical role, you will work at the intersection of economics, data science, and technology, helping build proprietary datasets and scalable analytical solutions used across a global organization. The position offers the chance to collaborate with economists, data scientists, and product teams while leveraging modern AI-enabled tools and quantitative methodologies. Ideal for professionals who enjoy transforming complex international data into actionable insights, this role combines research rigor with innovation in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.

Accountabilities:: Develop, maintain, and enhance proprietary regional economic and demographic datasets that support forecasting, analytics, and strategic research initiatives.

Source, ingest, clean, and harmonize international data from statistical agencies, central banks, multilateral institutions, and commercial providers to ensure consistency and reliability.

Design and operationalize production-grade data pipelines, validation processes, and recurring workflows for data refreshes and quality assurance.

Apply econometric techniques, time series methodologies, statistical analysis, and geospatial concepts to improve data quality, usability, and comparability across regions and time periods.

Build reproducible analytical frameworks and documentation standards, including data provenance, methodology descriptions, version control, and auditability processes.

Collaborate closely with economists, data scientists, and product stakeholders to translate complex datasets into scalable analytical assets and decision-ready insights.

Leverage AI-enabled tools and modern development workflows to enhance productivity, improve data accessibility, and support innovative analytical solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in economics, demographic analysis, financial research, data science, statistics, or similar quantitative fields.

Strong expertise in international and regional economics, including subnational and cross-country economic, demographic, and financial analysis.

Advanced knowledge of time series analysis, econometrics, statistical modeling, estimation techniques, and data validation methodologies.

Experience working with international datasets and understanding concepts such as seasonality, revisions, geographic harmonization, and data comparability.

Strong programming capabilities with experience building analytical pipelines, reproducible workflows, and automated data infrastructure.

Familiarity with geospatial data concepts, geographic crosswalks, and boundary changes in support of regional analysis.

Practical experience using AI tools, coding assistants, and modern AI-enabled development environments to streamline workflows and solve business challenges.

Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Competitive base salary ranging from $98,800 to $143,350 annually , depending on experience, skills, and location.

Eligibility for incentive compensation programs.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

Generous paid time off and parental leave programs.

401(k) retirement plan with employee and company contribution opportunities.

Life, disability, and accident insurance plans.

Discounted employee stock purchase program.

Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.

Exposure to innovative AI technologies, advanced economic research, and global collaborative projects.

Inclusive and diverse work environment that promotes professional growth, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

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