Economist Senior Associate 1

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Scientist 1 to join our economic research and data analytics team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of high-impact projects, including economic forecasting, risk scenario modeling, macroeconomic analysis, and business intelligence reporting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in economics and data science, with hands-on experience in AI, machine learning, data visualization, Python, and advanced analytics tools such as Power BI. If you enjoy synthesizing complex data into actionable insights and communicating findings to stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Duties

• Contribute to economic forecasting, macroeconomic research, thought leadership, risk scenario development, and financial market analysis
• Collect, manage, and analyze key datasets to generate actionable insights. Conduct detailed data exploration and validation across various sources
• Create intuitive data visualizations to convey complex findings to clients and internal stakeholders
• Develop and maintain databases, data pipelines, and visualization tools
• Analyze trends and patterns in complex data sets, troubleshoot data issues, and interpret findings
• Design and manage advanced reports, analytics, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions using Power BI

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS (MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Econometrics, Applied Economics; or in Data Science, Statistics with advanced coursework in Economics, or a related field (Required)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS (MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Econometrics, Applied Economics; or in Data Science, Statistics with advanced coursework in Economics, or a related field (Required)

TECHNICAL/SOFT

SKILLS(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

Proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization platforms. (Required)

Hands-on experience with Python and Microsoft Excel. (Required)

Strong attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize large datasets, distill key takeaways, and communicate results clearly. (Required)

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, share insights, and contribute to team efforts. (Required)

Experience in building and applying economic models. (Preferred)

Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and applications. (Preferred)

Solid grounding in traditional econometric techniques and modern machine learning methods. (Preferred)

• Experience and knowledge in AI (Agentic AI, LLM, NLP, Deep Learning and more).
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in economics and finance, including the ability to analyze market trends, interpret financial data, and apply economic principles to real-world scenarios. (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

Two or more years of experience in a relevant role such as economic research or data analysis (Required)

LEADERSHIP SKILLS(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)