Are you passionate about using data to draw insights about the retail sector?

As an Economist on the Consumer & Business Intelligence (CBI) Team, you’ll contribute to the analytical views and storytelling on retail and shopping through the lens of our internal data. CBI is a new organization that leverages internal data to generate unique insights related to consumers and small businesses. As a member of a new team, your adaptability, flexibility, comfort with ambiguity, and creative problem-solving skills will be key to your success. You will report to the Chief Economist with the following responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

Drive agenda to establish the team as a premier source of intelligence and insights for the retail sector Perform long-term analytical monitoring on key business segments (such as luxury shoppers) and conduct near-term deep dives (on topics such as emerging retail trends) Define metrics that need to be produced to support execution against the agenda and keep us at the forefront of retail intelligence and analytics Collaborate with other economists and data scientists to analyze internal data and generate actionable insights Author internal and external reports on topics/segments related to retail and shopping Contribute to internal and external reports on topics/segments of heightened interest Create automated analytical artifacts that monitor the health of key segments to the business Provide analytical views that influence talking points in support of investor relations and external affairs with a high degree of confidence and precision Present research and findings to a variety of internal/external audiences, including regularly contributing to and drafting publications in collaboration with other economists 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in consumer/business finance, economics, analytics, or related field, with at least 2 years specifically related to retail/shopping Advanced analytical mindset; you love digging into the data and defining what it tells you Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences, including executives and multiple stakeholder groups Resourceful and innovative problem-solver who can recognize challenges, devise creative solutions, and advance projects without relying on established processes or detailed guidance Appreciation for precision and detail in reporting on data Flexibility and agility, with the ability to produce high-quality work on occasional quick turnarounds