Andersen Institute - Economist

Andersen Tax • Washington, DC

273d • $150,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The Firm Andersen is seeking economists to join its newly launched Andersen Institute for Economics and Finance. The Andersen Institute's mission is to shape discussions on the most pressing global economic issues facing businesses and governments today. Business leaders and policymakers need high-quality independent financial and economic information to navigate the world amidst heightened technological, political, and macroeconomic uncertainty. The Andersen Institute was founded in 2024 to deliver these needed insights. We aim to foster intellectual leadership, influence public discourse, and provide strategic direction to support C-Suite leaders and policymakers in navigating a complex global economy. The Role Our team of economists, working with our network of experts and through external partnerships and collaborations, aim to aid leaders' decision-making on the most critical economic and business issues by offering insight on the most important global trends. The Institute will focus on both macro and micro perspectives in its research, evaluating how global financial markets price risks and opportunities amid heightened macroeconomic, technological, and policy uncertainty. How businesses, governments, and financial institutions are navigating evolving trends, with a particular emphasis on corporate decision-making and the development of new approaches to manage risks and capitalize on opportunities. Recruited economists will conduct independent and collaborative research and publish findings in research and working paper series of the Institute as well as academic and business journals. They will be expected to attend conferences, participate in public and private events, engage in dialogue with policymakers and the private sector, and maintain a social media presence. The research produced will be highly relevant to a diverse audience, including academic leaders, policymakers, and private sector executives. The Institute is especially looking to hire individuals excited to work on the following broad macroeconomic themes: perspectives on how AI & other technological innovations are reshaping businesses and the economy; implications of the ongoing shift toward a more fragmented world and other risks associated with geopolitical risk and uncertainty; understandings on how secular changes in demographic and climate resilience will reshape the world over the coming decade.

Requirements

• PhD in Economics, Finance, or related social-science field.
• 3-5 years of experience in academia or at a policy research institution desired.
• Excellent analytical skills and a keen interest in macro-financial issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities, with the ability to explain financial topics in clear terms to a non-technical audience.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on economic issues.
• Publish findings in research and working paper series, as well as academic and business journals.
• Attend conferences and participate in public and private events.
• Engage in dialogue with policymakers and the private sector.
• Maintain a social media presence to disseminate research and insights.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• 401(k) plan enrollment upon hire.
• Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually and twelve paid holidays throughout the year.
• Annual discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree