Industry & Market Senior Analyst

City of New York•New York, NY

7d•$87,743 - $100,904•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is seeking an Industry and Market Analyst to join the newly-created Industry Accountability unit. This unit will research and analyze industry and market trends across the taxi and for-hire vehicle sectors. The role will also involve conducting investigations and analyzing trends in driver complaints to identify emerging issues and areas where TLC should focus its regulatory, enforcement, and policy efforts to strengthen worker protections and promote driver dignity. The analyst will develop and study economic models and forecasts to inform market and business conditions for taxis as well as app-based and traditional car services. The position will require engaging directly with drivers, fleet operators, and other industry-related businesses to gather quantitative and qualitative data to inform analysis. Candidates with experience in economics, finance, and/or commercial banking oversight are strongly encouraged to apply. This role is an opportunity to utilize economic data to improve working conditions and business oversight.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above.
Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above.

Nice To Haves

Experience in economics, finance, and/or commercial banking oversight.

Responsibilities

Support the Executive Director in analyzing market conditions, regulatory compliance, oversight structures, investigations, industry data, and policy impacts.
Develop and design audits, market analysis, and investigations of industry practices across taxi, high-volume for-hire companies (Uber and Lyft), traditional car services, and other TLC regulated businesses to identify practices that may adversely affect drivers’ earnings, working conditions, access to trips, or ability to participate fairly in the industry.
Create and maintain financial models and forecasts for TLC-regulated industries to inform market conditions, identify trends, or changes that warrant further review or intervention.
Translate economic and analytical findings into easy to understand memoranda, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.
Consult and partner with internal cross-functional teams and external industry experts to achieve unit objectives and goals.
Complete special assignments, tasks, and projects assigned by senior management as needed.