Economist Lead | Housing

EliseAI • New York, NY

24d • $150,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Lead Economist to build EliseAI’s economics research and market insights function. You’ll transform our proprietary data into benchmarks and compelling narratives that establish EliseAI as the leading authority on housing. You’ll own the full pipeline from raw data to market-shaping insight and serve as EliseAI’s voice on what the numbers mean.
We’re scaling fast, solving real client problems with precision and ambition. Here, you own your impact; full autonomy, no micromanagement, no fluff.
We hire the best, expect the best, and give you the masterclass of your career. It’s hard, it’s intense, and it’s the most rewarding work you’ll ever do. If you’re hungry, driven, and ready to build something massive, climb aboard.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in insights, data journalism, analytics, economic research, or strategy & operations with a track record of shipping quantitative work for external audiences
• Exceptional data storytelling: you can turn complex findings into sharp narratives
• Comfortable presenting findings live to executives, clients, or media
• Strong technical skills across the modern data stack (SQL, Python, Hex, etc.)
• A genuine curiosity about housing and the data that explains the industry
• A quantitative degree or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

Responsibilities

• Establish EliseAI as the leading authority on rental housing through original research and market insights using our proprietary data.
• Define and amplify EliseAI’s voice on housing economics across media, industry events, research, and customer channels.
• Partner with marketing to create high-impact content that strengthens the brand and engages customers.
• Partner with product and data teams to understand product data, build reliable data pipelines, and create scalable reporting.
• Expand the reach of EliseAI’s research through partnerships with publications and academic institutions.
• Use research and thought leadership to strengthen EliseAI’s employer brand, helping attract exceptional talent across the entire company.
• Move at rocket speed, build something massive.

Benefits

• Equity in the company
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
• Fully paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• 401k benefits
• Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters
• A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
• Relocation packages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree