Senior Economist

Amazon • Boston, MA

5d • $159,200 - $247,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Economists in the Forecasting, Macroeconomics & Finance field document, interpret and forecast Amazon business dynamics. This track is well suited for economists adept at combining times-series statistical methods with strong economic analysis and intuition. This track could be a good fit for candidates with research experience in: macroeconometrics and/or empirical macroeconomics; international macroeconomics; time-series econometrics; forecasting; financial econometrics and/or empirical finance; and the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregate models. Economists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon, including retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations. The Forecasting, Macroeconomics & Finance field utilizes methods at the frontier of economics to develop formal models to understand the past and the present, predict the future, and identify relevant risks and opportunities. For example, we analyze the internal and external drivers of growth and profitability and how these drivers interact with the customer experience in the short, medium and long-term. We build econometric models of dynamic systems, using our world class data tools, formalizing problems using rigorous science to solve business issues and further delight customers.

Requirements

• PhD in economics or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant, broad research science experience after PhD degree or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge in time series econometrics, asset pricing, empirical macroeconomics, or the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregative models.
• Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and/or big data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong research track record.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills with both economists and non-economist audiences.
• Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems

Responsibilities

• Document, interpret and forecast Amazon business dynamics.
• Combine times-series statistical methods with strong economic analysis and intuition.
• Work directly with senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems across Amazon.
• Develop formal models to understand the past and present, predict the future, and identify relevant risks and opportunities.
• Analyze internal and external drivers of growth and profitability and how they interact with customer experience.
• Build econometric models of dynamic systems.
• Formalize problems using rigorous science to solve business issues.
• Work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff.
• Adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.
• Exercise sound judgment.
• Effectively manage stress.
• Work safely and respectfully with others.
• Exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism.
• Safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree