General Motors

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This position offers an opportunity to work with GM’s chief economist and economic staff in conducting analysis to inform GM’s business. The Economics team’s work directly impacts the company’s business decisions. The team prepares economic and automotive industry analysis for global markets.

Follow, analyze, and provide forecasts of macroeconomic indicators including auto sales
Collaborate with chief economist on research projects, including the preparation of memos to senior leadership and presentations to GM and external audiences
Conduct econometric analysis of auto demand
Write updates for internal publications
Keep up with third party research and economic data
Participate in discussions within GM focused economies, including sales, production, Finance, Planning, and Public Policy
Analyze economic research on other issues relevant to GM
Critical thinker
Strong problem-solving skills
Drive for excellence
Strong personal integrity and ability to handle confidential matters
Strong communication skills
Willingness to explain economic analysis to non-economists
Strong quantitative skills

Requirements
3 years of work experience in a business or policy environment involving tight deadlines
Ph.D. in economics is preferred
Master’s degree in economics OR Ph.D. or masters in related field such as public policy, plus extensive course work in economics and professional experience in economics
Econometric or statistical software skills