Senior Economist – Communication Service – Hybrid
Daily rate - £500 - £700
Duration: 8 months
Start: ASAP
My new client is looking a Senior Economist to join on contract basis. The role focuses on economic impact modelling, applying economic principles and analysis to policy issues and research.
Responsibilities
• Develop a roadmap for economic research spanning key policy issues and serving Public Policy teams globally
• Oversee and produce rigorous economic analysis of policy issues across a wide spectrum of topics relevant to the digital media and entertainment sector, including modelling impact of regulations and proposing alternative options to reach policy outcomes.
• Design and apply the appropriate methodologies for varied economic assessments
• Scale our economic impact reporting efforts in relevant markets. Build and own economic impact models using the input/output approach. Familiarity with direct, indirect and induced economic impact modelling.
• Work closely with the Data Science and Engineering teams to lead experimentation of innovative approaches to analysis. Develop metrics as needed.
• Serve as primary point of contact for economic requests for Global Affairs teams
• Coordinate and build partnerships with a wide variety of internal stakeholders to build, strengthen and scale our economics function
• Work independently and proactively to deliver high-quality work on time
Required experience:
• Minimum 10 years of experience and background in economics, data science, statistics, or advanced data analysis, with increasing responsibilities. This can include experience with a regulator, economic consultancy and other related fields.
• Proven experience in working in a global role and operating across different regions with a high degree of cultural awareness.
• Ability to quickly absorb large amounts of data and information to grasp complex policy issues in great detail.
• Flexible and strategic thinker, able to focus on long-term goals, to apply economic concepts to policy challenges and to test new approaches.
• Robust analytical skills complemented by excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to articulate complex problems clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with econometrics principles and ability to manipulate large data sets and build advanced models. Familiarity with economic impact modelling a must (50%+ of the focus for this role). A data science background is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively prioritize. You are a self-starter and are able to execute project tasks and deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Responsiveness and with a bias towards action.
• Experience with project management and experience working with consultants are highly desirable.
• An understanding of the digital media and entertainment sector would be an advantage, as well as curiosity about entertainment, people’s tastes in different regions around the world and global affairs.