Senior Economist, Global Indicators & Labor Markets

The Conference Board•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Economist, Global Indicators & Labor Markets will lead The Conference Board's flagship global indicators program while also overseeing The Conference Board's Labor Market Institute (LMI). This is a high-visibility, Member-facing role requiring comfort interacting with a C-suite audience, deep technical and analytical expertise, and strong communication skills to deliver trusted insights on global macroeconomic and labor market trends. The ideal candidate will manage and produce The Conference Board's proprietary global leading, current, and lagging indicators; direct development of derivative data tools including recession probability and tracking models; and oversee the US CEO and Consumer Confidence indexes. In parallel, the Senior Economist will lead the LMI, advancing research on labor dynamics, employment trends, and workforce implications for global business performance. This role serves as both an intellectual leader and a spokesperson for The Conference Board's economic insights, representing the organization through media appearances, publications, and Member briefings. Thought leadership focus includes topics critical to indicators production, deep understanding of the US labor market, and broad knowledge of global labor trends. The Senior Economist will serve as a core member of the Chief Economist's leadership team, and manage a team of economists and analysts.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Master's degree in Economics or related field.
Minimum 10 years in a data-intensive, research-oriented environment, with demonstrated expertise in global macroeconomics and labor markets.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical and econometric analysis (R, Excel, EViews, STATA, SAS, Python, or Matlab).
Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation abilities tailored for executive audiences.
Proven ability to manage teams, projects, and partnerships.
Deep knowledge of global economic dynamics, labor markets, and forecasting methodologies.
Experience engaging with senior business leaders, policymakers, and the media.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data visualization and communication (PowerPoint, Power BI) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of The Conference Board's global business cycle indicators (BCIs) and related proprietary data products across 12 countries.
Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of indicator releases, including the CEO Confidence Index and Consumer Confidence Index.
Develop and implement new analytical tools and methodologies to strengthen macroeconomic forecasting and insight generation for our Members.
Produce concise and impactful written and visual economic insights for publication, Member reports, and media releases.
Identify new product opportunities to expand the reach and revenue potential of the indicators program.
Oversee the LMI, maintaining it as a center of excellence for labor market analytics and thought leadership.
Act as the organization's principal spokesperson on labor market topics and collaborate with Human Capital and other Centers to integrate labor themes into broader business insights.
Supervise the production and release of key labor market indicators, including the Employment Trends Index (ETI) and Help Wanted OnLine (HWOL) database.
Lead innovation in developing new labor market indices, data products, and tools with particular emphasis on regional, occupational, and sectoral analysis.
Support the Chief Economist in shaping the global economic outlook, leading forecast meetings, and generating new research themes.
Present macroeconomic and labor market insight through webcasts, podcasts, media interviews, and business conferences.
Deliver high-quality, actionable briefings and analyses to Members, policymakers, and the media.
Manage and mentor economists, analysts, and data specialists under candidate's remit to ensure analytical rigor, efficiency, and professional growth.
Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize cost efficiency and data quality.
Establish clear project timelines, maintain quality control, and ensure all deliverables meet organizational standards and deadlines.
Champion The Conference Board's five core values: Relevance, Openness, Innovation, Integrity, and Collaboration.