Full-Time Nonacademic Economist Amazon Consumer Division Department of Economics DOE 2014-11-30 00:00:00 Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover anything they want to buy online. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast paced, technologically sophisticated and friendly work environment. Economists at Amazon will be expected to work directly with the chief economist and senior management on key business problems faced in retail, international retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations. Amazon economists will apply the frontier of economic thinking to market design, pricing, forecasting, program evaluation, online advertising and other areas. You will build econometric models, using our world class data systems, and apply economic theory to solve business problems in a fast moving environment. Economists at Amazon will be expected to develop new techniques to process large data sets, address quantitative problems, and contribute to design of automated systems around the company. Salaries will be competitive and will include equity compensation. Please forward a cover letter, curriculum vita, research sample and letters of recommendation to economist-careers@amazon.com. In your cover letter, please also indicate your preferred start date. Amazon will be at the AEA/ASSA conference in Boston but will certainly consider candidates prior to the January conference – we will consider candidates with start dates as early as October 2014 and as late as August 2015. Basic Qualifications • PhD in Economics or anticipating completion of a PhD Economics by August 2015 Preferred Qualifications • Two to three years of experience in private consulting, government, or in academic research • Strong background in econometrics (e.g., program evaluation, forecasting, time series, panel data, and/or high dimensional problems), economic theory, and quantitative methods • Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment • Strong applied research track record in industrial organization, applied econometrics, labor economics, development economics, public economics, applied macroeconomics, quantitative marketing, or a related field • Hands on experience with at least one of the following: Matlab, R, SAS, Stata • Experience with SQL and/or with languages such as Python, Java, C++, Ruby is a plus. • Effective verbal and written communication skills Amazon is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. UNITED STATES Washington Seattle O4 Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity L4 Antitrust Issues and Policies G3 Corporate Finance and Governance Full-Time Nonacademic Senior Economist Amazon Consumer Division Economics Department DOE 2014-11-30 00:00:00 Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover anything they want to buy online. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast paced, technologically sophisticated and friendly work environment. Economists at Amazon will be expected to work directly with the chief economist and senior management on key business problems faced in retail, international retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations. Amazon economists will apply the frontier of economic thinking to market design, pricing, forecasting, program evaluation, online advertising and other areas. You will build econometric models, using our world class data systems, and apply economic theory to solve business problems in a fast moving environment. Economists at Amazon will be expected to develop new techniques to process large data sets, address quantitative problems, and contribute to design of automated systems around the company. Senior Economists at Amazon are expected to come prepared to drive analysis shortly after arrival at Amazon. This entails owning model development, deployment and driving adoption of our approaches among internal customers. Salaries will be competitive and will include equity compensation. Please forward a cover letter, curriculum vita, research sample and letters of recommendation to economist-careers@amazon.com. In your cover letter, please also indicate your preferred start date. Amazon will be at the AEA/ASSA conference in Boston but will certainly consider candidates prior to the January conference – we will consider candidates with start dates as early as October 2014 and on a rolling basis thereafter. Basic Qualifications • PhD in Economics • Four or more years of experience in private consulting, government, or in academic research Preferred Qualifications • Strong background in econometrics (e.g., program evaluation, forecasting, time series, panel data, and/or high dimensional problems), economic theory, and quantitative methods • Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment • Strong applied research track record in industrial organization, applied econometrics, labor economics, development economics, public economics, applied macroeconomics, quantitative marketing, or a related field • Hands on experience with at least one of the following: Matlab, R, SAS, Stata • Experience with SQL and/or with languages such as Python, Java, C++, Ruby is a plus. • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Experience preparing and delivering executive level presentations • Prior people management experience Amazon is an Equal-Opportunity Employer Econometrics UNITED STATES Washington Seattle O4 Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity Full-Time Nonacademic Education Economist (8059) American Institutes for Research 8059 2015-01-31 00:00:00 The American Institutes for Research is a leading education research company providing education research and evaluation, assessment, technical assistance and policy analysis at all levels of education both domestically and internationally. We apply rigorous science methods to address real world issues on behalf of clients that include federal and state agencies, international development agencies, leading foundations, school districts and private businesses and, international development agencies. AIR’s experts are a frequent source of information and guidance for policymakers, clients and the news media. We are seeking an Economist/Researcher for our Washington, DC, Chicago, IL or San Mateo, CA office. Responsibilities The Economist/ Researcher will work on projects with responsibilities that include: • Developing research designs for project work • Applying appropriate techniques to collect, analyze and report quantitative data • Preparing technical documents reporting results and presenting results to clients • Preparing journal articles and presenting work at conferences • Leading projects and tasks, with assumption of greater responsibility over time • Assisting in developing and drafting new business proposals • Mentoring research analysts, sharing approaches to solving problems, and providing feedback on the work of others Qualifications A Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or related social science field, with expertise in econometrics or applied statistics. Able to apply advanced statistical methods, and able to communicate effectively about these methods to non-technical audiences. Highly proficient in statistical software such as STATA, R, or SAS and open to learning new statistical tools as required by different projects. Knowledge or experience with the analysis of large-scale databases, and the design of experiments and quasi-experiments, and prior quantitative research on policy-relevant topics using quantitative methods appreciated. Economist UNITED STATES District of Columbia Washington I Health, Education, and Welfare Full-Time Nonacademic Education Economist - CALDER Center (8057) American Institutes for Research 8057 2015-01-31 00:00:00 The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a leading behavioral and social science research organization. We are a collaborative organization that works with clients to examine a wide range of projects from early childhood development to adult education. AIR prides itself in conducting high-impact, high-stakes projects for significant federal, state, and private organizations. Our vision is that research-based problem solving can improve the lives of all people. Our Education Program provides research and evaluation, policy analysis, and technical assistance on all aspects of education. We work on real world issues in support of our clients, which include federal/state/local agencies, international development organizations, foundations, all levels of educational institutions, and private businesses. Our team members are a frequent source of information and guidance to policymakers and the news media. We are seeking an Economist/Quantitative Researcher with a passion for education to work in our Washington, DC, Chicago, IL or San Mateo, CA offices. Responsibilities: • Specification of research designs • Application of appropriate techniques for quantitative data collection/analysis • Reporting/presenting study results with recommendations for further research and practice in client reports and briefings • Conference presentations • Authoring of journal articles • Assisting in developing and drafting new business proposals • Leading projects and tasks, with assumption of greater responsibility over time • Mentoring research analysts, sharing approaches to solving problems, and providing feedback on the work of others Qualifications: A Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or related social science field, with expertise in econometrics or applied statistics; or Master’s degree with 5 or more years of relevant work experience in education or social science research with experience in client and project management. Able to apply advanced statistical methods, and communicate effectively about these methods to non-technical audiences. Highly proficient in STATA, R, SAS and/or other relevant software and open to learning new statistical methods tools as required by projects. Knowledge or experience with the analysis of large-scale micro level databases and conducting quantitative research on policy-relevant topics highly desired. Economist UNITED STATES District of Columbia Washington I Health, Education, and Welfare Full-Time Nonacademic Senior Analyst Bank of Canada Can$82,992 to Can$125,069 Senior Analyst in Economics or Finance (PhD Recent Graduates) (J1014-0130) Job Type: Full-time Location: 234 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0G9, CANADA Job Category: Banking, Economics and Finance Position Type: Term, 3 years with the possibility of becoming regular Number of Positions: 15 Eligibility Qualified candidates will have a recent (within 6 years) or forthcoming (completed in 2015) PhD in economics or finance. Compensation (annual salary): The Bank offers a competitive total compensation package. Starting base salary, based on qualifications, generally ranging between Can$82,992 and Can$101,290.* In addition, a PhD Term Allowance may be payable for the duration of the term for a total salary payable up to a maximum of Can$125,069. *If hired as a regular employee where the Bank has needs for specialized skills, it may offer a higher base salary to exceptional candidates. Take a Central Role at the Bank of Canada Canada's central bank is the nation's pre-eminent macroeconomic policy institution. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very centre of Canada's economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. No matter what your area of expertise, you'll enjoy an open culture and a superior work environment that will challenge, energize and motivate you to excel. (More info) Job Summary At the Bank, you will support the economic and financial welfare of Canadians and contribute to our work at an international level. You will take part in leading-edge analysis, participate in the conduct of monetary policy, help promote the safety and efficiency of our financial system, and collaborate with your colleagues within the Bank and at other organizations in Canada and abroad. Central Responsibilities - develop research ideas and produce research papers related to the broad responsibilities of the functional areas - conduct policy analysis and brief senior management on matters related to the responsibilities of the functional areas - disseminate research outcomes both inside and outside the Bank - build relationships with external parties, e.g., government and international agencies, other central banks, financial market participants and organizations, and outside academics, for the purpose of sharing knowledge, research and analysis Key Requirements The key requirements listed below must be demonstrated through your cover letter, curriculum vitae, research paper(s) and/or Job Market Paper, and three letters of recommendation that must be submitted with your application. If you are selected for an interview, you may be evaluated through two interviews, a written assessment and a presentation of your Job Market Paper. - PhD in economics or finance - English or French essential - strong written and oral communication skills - strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze economic and financial information - strong empirical skills and/or modelling skills, depending on the specific needs of the functional area within the Bank - ability to work independently and collaboratively, under tight deadlines - ability to undertake in-depth research projects that are publishable in high-quality peer-reviewed academic journals - experience in one or more of the following relevant areas of research, depending on specific needs of the functional areas: o Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics o Banking and Payment Systems o International Economics o Global Commodity Markets o Financial Economics o Financial Markets and Institutions o Labour and Demographic Economics o Mathematical and Quantitative Methods o Industrial Organization o Law and Economics Or an equivalent combination of a PhD and research experience in an area of current particular relevance or interest to the Bank may be considered. Assets - functional in second official language - experience working and networking with internal and external partners - demonstrated ability to provide policy recommendations based on economic or financial macroeconomic modelling - experience in presenting research at conferences, events and meetings - experience in programming languages such as Fortran, MATLAB, R, Python, Gauss - experience working with large-scale dynamic stochastic general-equilibrium or financial macroeconomic models for policy analysis - prior experience in central banks, international institutions Notes - Condition of employment: Candidate must be eligible for reliability status and/or secret clearance. - Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. - Relocation assistance may be provided, if required. - For more information on key benefits please visit http://www.bankofcanada.ca/careers/students-and-grads/benefits/. - The Bank of Canada benefits from the unique perspectives, attributes and talents of its diverse workforce. We offer flexibility to accommodate the needs of our employees and candidates. The Bank of Canada is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from qualified men and women, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. - We will ask you to complete a mandatory questionnaire during the application process. - Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application Process To apply, click on the link below or visit www.bankofcanada.ca/careers. The application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research paper(s) and/or Job Market Paper, and three letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation may be sent separately from referees to phd_recruitment@bankofcanada.ca. Application Deadline: We will conduct interviews at the Canadian Economics Employment Exchange (5 and 6 December 2014) and at the Allied Social Science Association (AEA/AFA) meetings (3, 4 and 5 January 2015). If you are attending one of the conferences, you must apply at least one month prior to the conference. Review of applications will begin one month before each conference. However, whether or not you are planning to attend a conference, applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled. Listing has been Removed. CANADA Ontario Ottawa C5 Econometric Modeling C6 Mathematical Methods and Programming D1 Household Behavior and Family Economics D2 Production and Organizations D4 Market Structure and Pricing D8 Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty E1 General Aggregative Models E2 Macroeconomics: Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment E3 Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles E4 Money and Interest Rates E5 Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit E6 Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook F1 Trade F2 International Factor Movements and International Business F3 International Finance F4 Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance F5 International Relations and International Political Economy F6 Globalization G1 General Financial Markets G2 Financial Institutions and Services G3 Corporate Finance and Governance K2 Regulation and Business Law L1 Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance N2 Financial Markets and Institutions J2 Demand and Supply of Labor J6 Mobility, Unemployment, and Vacancies Q2 Renewable Resources and Conservation Q3 Nonrenewable Resources and Conservation Q4 Energy C2 Single Equation Models; Single Variables C3 Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables Full-Time Nonacademic Quantitative Researcher Citadel LLC 2015-01-31 00:00:00 Citadel seeks Ph.D. job market candidates, faculty and industry professionals who are entrepreneurial, self-starters and enjoy being in a fast-paced, dynamic and demanding environment to help continue building and growing one of the world's leading global financial institutions. Citadel pursues path-breaking work and handsomely rewards excellence. For the right individual, this opportunity represents an exciting career path in investments research. Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop core algorithms and models leading directly to trading decisions - Conduct research and statistical analyses about securities and commodities - Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and continuously improve upon mathematical models, and help translate algorithms into code - Work closely with traders in interpreting valuations and developing next generation models and analytics - Evaluate vendors of financial information; evaluate and work with new data sources and analysis packages in developing investment strategies - Provide high level technical and investment analytic support to the trade desk Minimum Qualifications: - Ph.D. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, IEOR or related fields with demonstrated ability to complete high-level, investments related research - Experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment or experience in a position applying advanced quantitative techniques in solving highly complex data intensive problems - Demonstrated solid empirical skill; comfortable working with and analyzing large datasets - Strong mathematical and statistical modeling skills (i.e. time-series and cross-sectional skills) are highly valued - Proficient coding skills with experience using statistical packages (e.g. R, Matlab); exposure to scripting (e.g. Python, Perl); C/C++ a plus but not required Additional Qualifications may include: - Demonstrated interest in or knowledge of investments, derivatives, asset pricing, empirical anomalies, macroeconomic analysis and market micro-structure; Experience with equities, convertible arbitrage, fixed income and/or commodities - Understanding of the modeling of risk and dynamics of linear and non-linear financial products - Good understanding of international accounting rules and familiarity with global market structure - Familiarity with portfolio construction analytics and some exposure to quantitative portfolio management. Research opportunities are available in a variety of groups including: - Global Equities is primarily responsible for managing multi-billion dollar long-short equities portfolios encompassing major markets blending fundamental and quantitative investment techniques. We adhere to strict risk controls, quantitative portfolio construction, and algorithmic trading. The ideal candidate will join a team of front-office quantitative researchers directly responsible for implementing and developing projects that span major areas of a quantitatively driven investment process. - Credit invests across the U.S. and European corporate universe, focusing on the relationships between corporate debt, credit derivatives, credit indices and equities. The group's core strategies include Convertible Bond Arbitrage, Relative Value Credit Trading, Credit Index Arbitrage and Capital Structure Arbitrage. The implementation of these strategies integrates structural, statistical and fundamental approaches to investing across the corporate capital structure. About Citadel: Since its founding over two decades ago, Citadel has grown into a global financial institution. The firm's culture of identifying and seizing opportunities can be traced back to CEO and firm founder, Kenneth Griffin's passion for the markets. While a student at Harvard, Griffin developed his first convertible bond arbitrage model and traded from his dorm room. Today, Citadel is a leading global financial institution with a diverse business platform that is built on a foundation of world-class talent, technology and infrastructure. Citadel effectively deploys capital to convert opportunity into results across a highly diversified set of proprietary investment strategies in all major asset classes. With more than 1,100 team members, Citadel operates in the world's major financial centers, including Chicago, New York, London, Hong Kong, Boston, Dallas, Toronto, Greenwich, and San Francisco. Application Process: Please email your Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter and Job Market Paper (if applicable) to: Citadel LLC CampusPhDRecruiting@citadel.com Please include Job Code: 37162AFA in the subject line of your email. UNITED STATES Illinois Chicago G2 Financial Institutions and Services Full-Time Nonacademic Economist (Micro/IO) Euromonitor International Centre for Analytics, Modelling and Innovation (CAMI) Competitive 2015-02-01 00:00:00 Euromonitor International is the world leader in strategic business research and analysis. Euromonitor's clients include the world's major multinationals, banks, consultancies, libraries and business schools. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and creative micro/IO economist to join Industry Demand Modelling team at the Centre for Analytics, Modelling and Innovation (CAMI). CAMI is a modelling driven business intelligence centre, combining Euromonitor's extensive industry knowledge with innovative methods in statistics, economics, data science and data visualization. Being a cross industry resource developed by an in-house team of PhDs specialising in fields ranging from macro-economics to computer science, CAMI provides meaningful insights on risk analysis, strategy planning, consumer trends and competitor analysis. As part of the Industry Demand Modelling team you would be building econometric models of market demand for specific consumer product categories. You would also contribute to other ad hoc internal and consulting projects. We expect you to have advanced knowledge of micro economic theory and econometrics, and have experience working with at least one statistical/econometric software package (e.g. R, Matlab, Stata, SAS, etc.). Experience in programming with R would be an advantage. Knowledge of theoretical and empirical IO or Applied Trade theory would be an advantage. Microeconomics Industrial Organization Econometric Analysis LITHUANIA Vilnius D Microeconomics L1 Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance C5 Econometric Modeling L Industrial Organization Full-Time Nonacademic Quantitative Analyst General Electric Capital Corporation Risk Management Quantitative Methodologies 2015-01-31 00:00:00 Role Summary: The Quantitative Analyst acts as a primary contributor to the development, management and continuous enhancement of GECC’s quantitative risk methodologies. In this role, the analyst will interact extensively with peers within a large quantitative methodologies team (100+ quants), as well GECC’s business units globally, and GE’s Global Research Center. Responsibilities: • Participate in development of models used for regulatory stress tests, regulatory capital, and economic capital • Model development focus is on Commercial Probability of Default, Loss Given Default, and Exposure forecasts, but roles also exist in Valuation, Market Risk, and Pre-Provision Net Revenue modeling • Maintain expertise on latest developments in risk methodologies from academia, regulatory bodies, and industry Qualifications: • Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Economics, Finance, Statistics, ...) • Excellent written/oral communication skills, with ability to write technical documents • Advanced programming skills (e.g., SAS, R, Matlab, C++, python, SQL, VBA, ...) • Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and expectations, including Basel/CCAR frameworks • Proficiency in managing and analyzing large data sets Banking and Finance UNITED STATES Connecticut Norwalk G Financial Economics Full-Time Nonacademic Senior Modeling Manager General Electric Capital Corporation Risk Management Quantitative Methodologies 2015-01-31 00:00:00 Role Summary: The Senior Modeling Manager leads the development, management and continuous enhancement of GE Capital’s quantitative risk methodologies. This is a leadership position in a relatively large quantitative team (100+ quants). In this role, the developer will interact with GE Capital's senior leadership team, its business units globally, banking regulators, and GE’s Global Research Center. Responsibilities: • Lead development of models used for regulatory stress tests, regulatory capital, and economic capital • Model development focus is on Commercial Probability of Default, Loss Given Default, and Exposure forecasting, but roles also exist in Valuation, Market Risk, and Pre-Provision Net Revenue modeling • Manage of team of junior/mid-career analysts to support the candidate’s modeling activities • Provide leadership evaluating latest developments in risk methodologies from academia, regulatory bodies, and industry Qualifications: • Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Economics, Finance, Statistics, ...) • 5+ years of relevant experience, either in industry, or applied empirical-based academic research • Experience in managing quants • Excellent written/oral communication skills, with ability to write technical documents • Advanced programming skills (e.g., SAS, R, Matlab, C++, Python, SQL, VBA, …) • Expertise in relevant regulatory requirements and expectations, including Basel/CCAR frameworks • Experience interacting with regulators Banking and Finance UNITED STATES Connecticut Norwalk G Financial Economics Full-Time Nonacademic Entry Level Quantitative Analyst Gurtin Fixed Income Management Investment Research Portfolio Management Based on Experience 2015-01-31 00:00:00 Gurtin Fixed Income, a fast growing municipal investment manager, is seeking a Quantitative Analyst in our San Diego Office. This role will have the primary responsibilities of performing a wide variety of statistical and econometric research, from bond modeling and duration calculations to portfolio yield projections and calculating market risk characteristics. Responsibilities: • Collect market data and conduct economic analyses to identify investment opportunities and assist portfolio managers in day-to-day investment activities. • Closely monitor and analyze domestic economic activity, including various economic indicators and monetary & fiscal policy, and proactively communicate findings. • Monitor portfolio performance and statistics (duration, credit quality, yields, etc.) for separately managed accounts and private funds. • Produce, as necessary, written reports and regular updates for weekly Investment Committee and Portfolio Management meetings. • Perform ad hoc projects. Requirements/Qualifications: • MA/MS degree is required, PhD is preferred; degree must be in Economics or related discipline. • Advanced quantitative skills are required. • Expertise in econometric modeling and analysis is required, and should include familiarity with time series and forecasting methodologies (including standard models such as linear regression, VAR, ARIMA, GARCH, etc.). • Basic understanding of financial markets is desired. • Knowledge of some academic research in the field of Finance (option pricing theory, term structure theory, Black-Scholes, Hull-White, Libor Market Models, Option Adjusted Spread, etc.) is a plus. • Proficiency in R, Python, C# or another computer programming language is required. Those not already proficient in C#, must be willing to learn and become proficient. • Strong ability to synthesize a wide variety of academic research and form sound, coherent opinions along with the ability to transform academic theory into practical, real world-based models or direction. • Must possess a deep intellectual curiosity, a solid entrepreneurial spirit and strong initiative. • Strong ability to work independently, speak and write clearly, concisely and to varied audiences. • Must have proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Gurtin Fixed Income Management, LLC, recognized for its unique investment strategies, transparency, and state of the art technology, is an SEC registered investment advisor regulated by the Investment Advisors Acts of 1940 with over $9.3B AUM. We specialize in separately managed high grade tax-exempt and taxable fixed income portfolios for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, many of whom are included in the Forbes 400 list of wealthiest individuals. We also work with many independent investment consulting firms and multifamily offices to build fixed income related financial solutions that meet their clients' unique needs. Investment Management, Financial Services, Monetary Policy, Modeling UNITED STATES California San Diego G1 General Financial Markets C Mathematical and Quantitative Methods E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics Full-Time Nonacademic Entry Level Economist Gurtin Fixed Income Management, LLC Portfolio Management Investment Research Department The Economist will have the primary responsibly of performing a wide variety of statistical and econometric research, while also providing general expertise on macroeconomic and monetary policy. The Economist will be responsible for understanding fixed income markets, and for both understanding and using fixed income analytics produced by the Quantitative Research Department. It is expected that some of these responsibilities will be learned and refined on the job, both through individual study and company training programs. Key responsibilities: *Collect market data and conduct economic analyses to identify investment opportunities and assist portfolio managers in daiy investment activities. *Closely monitor and analyze domestic economic activity, various economic indicators and monetary & fiscal policy, and proactively communicate findings. *Monitor international economies and markets with the goal of understanding how they affect the domestic economy and fixed income markets. *Produce written reports and regular updates for weekly Investment Committee and Portfolio Management meetings. Qualifications: MA/MS degree is required, PhD is preferred; degree must be in Economics. Advanced quantitative skills are required. Proficiency in econometric modeling and analysis is required, and should include familiarity with time series and forecasting methodologies (including standard models such as linear regression, VAR, ARIMA, GARCH, etc.). A thorough knowledge of macroeconomics and monetary policy is required, including an understanding of QE, the Fed’s primary policy rates, and the mechanisms through which the Fed achieves its policy goals. Proficiency in a statistical/numerical programming language such as R, Matlab, or Stata, or in an object-oriented programming language such as C#, C++, Java, or Python, is required. Those not already proficient in C# must be willing to learn and eventually become proficient. Basic understanding of financial markets is desired. Knowledge of some academic research in the field of Finance (for example, option pricing theory, term structure theory, Black-Scholes, Hull-White, Libor Market Models, Option Adjusted Spread, etc.) is a plus. Strong ability to synthesize a wide variety of academic research and form sound, coherent opinions along with the ability to transform academic theory into practical, real world-based models or direction. Must possess a deep intellectual curiosity, a solid entrepreneurial spirit and strong initiative. Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment. Very strong ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and to varied audiences. Must have proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Visit our careers page at www.gurtin.com and submit a cover letter and resume. Macroeconomics Monetary Policy Fixed income Investment Econometrics UNITED STATES California Solana Beach UNITED STATES California San Diego E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics Full-Time Nonacademic Health Economist and/or Health Services Research Analyst Health Research and Analysis 2014-11-30 00:00:00 HRA is recruiting for a Health Economist and/or Health Services Research Analyst immediately at our headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Responsibilities include: • Collaborating with subject matter experts on data analyses and deliverables • Appropriately using advanced economic, health services, and/or epidemiologic techniques • Planning, organizing, and managing multiple tasks • Performing quality assurance, expenditure modeling, ad-hoc queries, statistical analysis and reporting • Providing analytic support for reports, regulatory documents, and manuscripts • Planning, organizing, and managing multiple tasks Qualifications: • PhD, MS, or MPH in health economics, health services research or related quantitative health sciences • Experience with managing and analyzing large datasets, surveys (e.g. MEPS, NHANES), insurance/claims data, and/or medical outcomes • Data management and analysis experience: o 5 years for MS, MPH candidates o 2-3 years for PhD candidates • STAT and SAS experience (modeling, macros, frequencies) • Self-motivated and strong problem-solving abilities • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in support of a multidisciplinary team • Experience with electronic medical records, R, MS Office, a plus Please visit HRA online at www.health-ra.com for more information. Health Economic STATA Dental Expenditures Analyst UNITED STATES Maryland Bethesda I1 Health I Health, Education, and Welfare C Mathematical and Quantitative Methods Full-Time Nonacademic Senior Researcher Joint Research Center of the European Commission Financial and Economic Analysis Unit See https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/sites/default/files/jrc_ispra_vademecum_en.pdf 2015-01-12 00:00:00 The Financial and Economic Analysis Unit supports EU policies in the domains of economics, financial markets and financial stability. The unit produces background papers and scientific reports contributing to policy debates within the Commission. Results are published in JRC reports, while research output is submitted to peer-reviewed journals. With an increased emphasis on key policy questions relating to macroeconomic imbalances, debt sustainability, financial markets, financial stability, taxation, growth, inequality and capital markets union, we are looking for two senior researchers with a macroeconomics/macro-finance and one with a finance profile. Qualifications: Background in Finance/Economics with experience in finance, econometrics and macroeconomic modeling; Ph.D. and 10 years of research experience, or 15 years of research experience; Experience with one or more of the following: Matlab, Stata, R, EViews, SPSS, C, Fortran, Eviews; Knowledge of spoken and written English and excellent drafting abilities; Interest in working at the core of European institutions on research in areas of high policy-relevance; Self-motivation, team spirit, ability to be proactive and work independently. Experience in economic policy analysis, in micro-macro or macro-financial modelling or in panel data analysis would be an asset. For more information, see http://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/showprj.php?type=G&id=3002 (finance), http://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/showprj.php?type=G&id=3003 (macro I) and http://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/showprj.php?type=G&id=3004 (macro II). macroeconomic modeling financial markets financial stability debt sustainability taxation growth and inequality ITALY Ispra C Mathematical and Quantitative Methods E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics D1 Household Behavior and Family Economics G Financial Economics Full-Time Nonacademic Modeling & Analytics Analyst JPMorganChase 2015-04-30 00:00:00 Chase is one of the largest U.S. providers of banking, credit cards, lending, wealth management and investment services, serving more than 50 million customers. We believe that the success of our business is linked directly to the talent and commitment of our people, so hard work is recognized and rewarded at Chase. The teams described below illustrate the range of quantitative practices in Consumer and Community Banking at Chase. • Chase Risk Modeling and Analytics is a highly select team of over 850 quantitative professionals, combining the best academic credentials and technical capabilities with an applied problem solving mindset. The team’s work affects hundreds of billions of dollars of lending across the various lines of business, including Mortgage Banking, Consumer & Business Banking, Auto Finance, Card Services, and Capital. • Consumer Marketing Predictive Modeling employs advanced data mining and machine learning techniques to predict consumer behavior at a household level. • Chase Treasury Modeling applies statistical and econometric models to forecast deposits, fee income, and other business drivers for Consumer and Business Banking and for JP Morgan’s Asset Management business. We are looking for that rare breed of analytics professional that possesses: • Exceptional unstructured problem solving skills • Enthusiasm and passion for data and models • Outstanding communications skills • Technical proficiency Candidates should have a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Information Sciences, Engineering, Physics or a related quantitative field (Ph.D. required for most modeling jobs), including experience with statistical analysis or data mining techniques. Chase uses SAS and SQL/Teradata, but candidates with experience in R, Python, Matlab, or other programming languages are encouraged to apply. We will be interviewing at the AEA Meetings, Jan 3-5, 2014 in Boston NYC, NY, Jersey City, NJ, Wilmington, DE, Columbus, OH and Dallas, TX are primary locations but other US cities may be considered. Economics, Modeling, Analytics, Risk, PhD, SAS, statistical, econometrics, strategy, engineering, data mining, quantitative UNITED STATES Delaware Wilmington UNITED STATES Ohio Columbus C1 Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General O Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth Q Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics G Financial Economics M Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting D Microeconomics Full-Time Nonacademic Research Associate Kellogg School of Management 2015-06-30 00:00:00 The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University has an opening for a Research Associate (or Senior Research Associate, based on qualifications). Responsibilities: • Manage and administer large-scale economic and financial datasets from diverse sources, including CRSP, Compustat and TAQ. • Develop statistical and technical documents for the Research Support web site. • Provide support to faculty using datasets in research including: Training sessions on the use of statistical tools for data analysis and manipulation; Data assessment and extraction using packages such as Python, MySQL, and other tools; data cleaning, parsing, transfer, and matching. Qualifications: • Master’s degree in research-oriented social science field, especially economics, finance, accounting or statistics or related field. Doctoral degree preferred. • Educational training and good habits in data management and analysis. Experience with large data sets. • Background in computer programming languages, such as Python or C++. • Advanced programming skills with two or more of the following programming languages is required: Matlab, R, SAS or Stata. • Customer service orientation and ability to work closely with faculty and graduate students. Aplications: Applicants should include a complete CV, a cover letter and three letters of reference. Applications will be accepted and considered until December 31, 2014 or until position is filled. To apply, visit http://goo.gl/CUulT1. UNITED STATES Illinois Evanston 00 Default: Any Field Full-Time Nonacademic Associate Director-Economic Research Analyst Moody's Analytics Content Credit Strategy The Role: We are seeking an Associate Director for our New York office to strengthen our team of quantitative researchers. This person will conduct applied research in the areas of macroeconomics, financial economics, and credit risk; publish Moody’s Analytics white papers; and support new sales and contract renewal cycles. The analyst will present new research and act as a subject matter expert in Moody’s Analytics’ data and models, and their applications, at client meetings, calls, and conferences. Key Responsibilities: * Participates in the development of new commercial models and the maintenance and enhancement of existing commercial models * Develops and maintains key client relationships and assists in the sales/renewal cycle through client meetings and calls and ad hoc client research project engagements * Serves as a subject matter expert in Moody’s Analytics’ data and models as well as topical macroeconomic and credit risk issues both internally and externally * Presents quantitative research findings to technical and non-technical audiences attending conferences and webinars * Deepens current knowledge by participating in company-sponsored professional development opportunities, reading relevant publications, and maintaining professional networks Qualifications Qualifications/Experience: * PhD in economics, finance, or a closely related field * 0-4 years of industry experience, demonstrating excellence in critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership * Solid foundation in macroeconomic theory * Expertise in time series and panel data econometric methods * Familiarity with macroeconomic forecasting * Proficiency with statistical analysis and programming applications such as Stata or R * Superior communication skills (written and verbal) – including the ability to explain complex/technical subject matter to a wide variety of audiences * Experience with credit, fixed income, and equity markets is not required, but would be a plus * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines * Ability to forge professional relationships outside of the immediate team and across lines of business * Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Department/Team The Department: Moody’s Analytics’ Capital Markets Research Group is responsible for research and analytical products that provide market price-derived signals of credit and default risk as well as of investment opportunity. The group develops quantitative commercial models, publishes written reports, and maintains an active outreach campaign to clients and prospects of Moody’s Analytics’ products. The main client segments are banks, insurance companies, corporations, and government entities. MacroEconomic, Stata or R, Capital Markets UNITED STATES New York NYC E5 Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit Full-Time Nonacademic Research Associate Moody's Analytics Enterprise Risk Solutions Quantitative Research and Modeling 2014-11-19 00:00:00 We will be conducting interviews at the AFA/ASSA meetings in Boston, MA from January 3-5, 2015 Moody's Analytics helps capital markets and risk management professionals worldwide respond to an evolving marketplace with confidence. The company offers unique tools and best practices for measuring and managing risk through expertise and experience in credit analysis, economic research and financial risk management. By providing leading-edge software, advisory services, and research, including the proprietary analysis of Moody's Investors Service, Moody's Analytics integrates and customizes its offerings to address specific business challenges. Moody's Analytics is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $3.0 billion in 2013, employs approximately 8,400 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 31 countries. Further information is available at www.moodysanalytics.com. We trace our roots to Moody's KMV Research group, a pioneer in quantification of credit risk. We construct quantitative models that estimate default and recovery risk, price credit instruments, enable credit portfolio management, assess commercial real estate risk, and facilitate asset and liability management. Our objective is to create models that are accurate and forward-looking, yet practical, robust, and transparent. As a Research Associate, you will have the opportunity to join our Quantitative Research team in San Francisco or New York which has a rich history of providing leading edge research and thought leadership in the credit risk arena. As a part of this team, you will assist us to continue our innovation in credit risk research. Locations: Research Associate position opportunities are available in San Francisco and New York Moody's Corporation locations. Specific responsibilities include: • Conducting sophisticated theoretical and empirical research on measurements of credit risk, fixed income valuation, commercial real estate research, and enterprise risk management; • Coordinating with financial researchers and data analysts on research projects; • Providing research support to the firm's prototype implementation and software development activities; • Assisting our marketing and client service teams and clients on the education and implementation of risk management technology; • Present research findings to technical and non-technical audiences internally and externally. Qualifications: • Ph. D., or have completed all coursework required by a Ph.D. program, in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics or a closely related field; • 2+ years of research experience in asset pricing and/or corporate finance; • Experience with statistical analysis and programming tools such as SAS, R, or Matlab; • Experience with Compustat, CRSP or other related financial databases; • Excellent written and oral communication skills. For more information on Moody's Analytics please visit: Company: http://www.moodysanalytics.com Our Research Group: http://www.moodysanalytics.com/Insight/Quantitative-Research.aspx We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Moody's takes pride in maintaining a balanced and diverse workforce and actively seeks out people who enrich our talent pool. credit risk, fixed income valuation, commercial real estate, enterprise risk management UNITED STATES California San Francisco UNITED STATES New York New York 00 Default: Any Field Full-Time Nonacademic Officer, Research, Retirement Security The Pew Charitable Trusts 2015-01-28 00:00:00 The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life. We are an independent nonprofit organization – the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew. Our work lays the foundation for effective policy solutions by informing and engaging citizens, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results. Our projects encourage efficient, responsive governments – at the local, state, national and international levels – serving the best interests of the people. We partner with a diverse range of donors, public and private organizations and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society. With offices in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Brussels and London and staff in other regions of the United States as well as Australia, Pew provides an exciting learning environment and the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with mutual respect. Government Performance: Government Performance (GP), an internal operating division of The Pew Charitable Trusts (PCT), identifies and advances effective policy approaches to critical issues. It researches emerging topics, develops data-driven reports, and highlights innovative approaches to complex problems. When the facts are clear, GP advocates for nonpartisan, pragmatic solutions. GP operates major state and local level initiatives in public pensions, children’s dental health, intensive home visiting/parent mentoring for at-risk families, sentencing and corrections, cost-benefit analysis, state budgeting and tax expenditures, and election reform, among others. GP makes use of the basic tools required to help states and localities explore and advance effective policies, regardless of the issue: credible, timely, and user-friendly research; assessments of public support for change; strategic outreach and dissemination to ensure that good information is widely communicated to decision-makers, media, influential stakeholders, and the public; the capacity to bring together diverse perspectives and find common ground; and the ability to identify and apply approaches that have proven successful elsewhere. Family Economic Stability Portfolio: The American Family Economic Stability portfolio is a new initiative that will assess and, where warranted, promote non-partisan, evidence-based solutions to improve the financial health of the American family and the safety and transparency of consumer financial markets. The portfolio will explore a number of related issues that focus on families' ability to save for the future, borrow and manage their funds safely and wisely, and move up the economic ladder. Included in this portfolio of work is an extensive body of research that will explore the current financial condition of diverse families and the connection between financial capital--personal savings and other assets--and economic stability and mobility. Retirement Secuirty: A significant body of research has documented that many Americans are struggling to build enough personal savings (beyond funds accumulated through Social Security or pensions) to meet basic expenses in retirement. In fact, the gap between what families save and what they will need for retirement is expected to grow over time. With the continuing decline of traditional pensions and planned and potential reductions to Social Security benefits in the future, it is likely that younger Americans will need to rely even more heavily on household savings. This project will provide rigorous research to inform a series of policy discussions at the state and federal level about how to help families increase their private savings. The focus of this research will be on employer-based retirement programs, such as 401(k) plans, as most families accumulate the bulk of their retirement savings at work. Specifically, the project will provide highly credible, independent, nonpartisan research to address critical questions, including: significant factors that prevent employers from offering retirement plans or from implementing plan features that lead to greater savings; the impact of disclosure on plan fees; and how leading state and federal proposals to increase retirement savings would affect employers, workers and taxpayers. The project will also extensively engage influential policy makers, thought leaders, business organizations, and advocates in policy discussions that address these questions and work to identify policy solutions that could assist families in increasing their retirement savings. Position Overview: The Officer, Research, Retirement Security will be based in Pew’s Washington DC office and will report to the Director, Retirement Security. This position is part of a small project team that works with Pew’s communications, fundraising and government relations staff as well as external consultants. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the project team, helping to lead its research and evaluation work. It is expected that this position is for a term period through June 30, 2017, with the possibility of an extension pending the success of the program, funding sources and board decisions on continued support. Job Requirements • Working with the project director, the research officer develops a targeted research agenda to be accomplished through a combination of in-house research and external contracts. o Based on overall project goals, create and maintain prioritized list of research projects. o Create project plans and enforce adherence to timelines. o Outline limitations and advantages of various research approaches. o Help identify and select external resources, such as consultants or academic collaborators, as well as external sources of data to acquire. o Work with operations’ staff to execute research contracts. Evaluate proposals; oversee the contracting process; ensure that deliverables are met in a timely manner; maintain sound budgeting records; and work with operations staff to meet institutional requirements. o Coordinate and manage relationships with contracted researchers, working closely with them to conceptualize, design, and review research that will answer key questions for the project. • Conduct original research. o Help develop sound analytical models for appropriately answering specific research questions. o Execute research and analysis work directly. o Delegate tasks to staff research associates or consultants as appropriate. o Draft research findings and conclusions, translating complex and highly academic language into clear and compelling narratives for a public and policymaker audience. o Coordinate with Pew colleagues and collaborators at other institutions. • Ensure quality of research based on professional and Pew-specific standards. o Coordinate Pew’s internal review of all research deliverables and work through any issues, comments and suggestions for editing and review of those products. o Manage external peer review processes, as necessary, with assistance from quality assurance team. • Communicate project developments to diverse audiences. o Assist the project director and Pew’s communications staff in drafting external documents regarding the project’s research including issue papers, briefs, executive summaries, infographics, multi-media presentations, talking points and press releases. o Represent the project publically at conferences and other external events, presenting and helping to disseminate the project’s research. o Serve as a spokesperson to the media on project research, providing interviews for print, television, social media, and radio as opportunities arise. o Assist project director with outreach to policy makers, industry representatives, advocates and other stakeholders. • Acquire and maintain broad knowledge of retirement policy trends at the state and federal levels; track relevant demographic, employer, and financial services trends; follow emerging academic research; and ensure project team is notified of key developments in these areas. • Perform other project-related duties as necessary, including within the Family Economic Stability Portfolio and throughout Pew. • Assist the project director in managing and mentoring research staff as needed. • Identify opportunities for research collaboration with other Pew projects. Requirements • A bachelor’s degree is required, a Ph.D. graduate or a candidate for a Ph.D. in economics, sociology, public policy, or related social science discipline is preferred. • A strong research focus and at least eight years of experience designing and conducting research projects aimed at informing and advancing effective public policy is required. • Candidates with either public policy or industry/market research backgrounds are encouraged to apply. • Excellent research and analytical skills. o Demonstrated quantitative research experience, including significant participation in several substantial studies or reports. o Experience with quantitative research software like Stata, R, or SPSS. o Experience in developing and implementing survey methodology is a plus. o Experience in both the collection of qualitative data, such as focus groups and semi-structured interviews, and analysis by using software packages such as NVivo and ATLAS.ti is a plus. o Knowledge of experimental and quasi-experimental research methods a plus. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to synthesize and summarize research findings and recommendations in a clear, effective manner is required. • As an integral member of the project team, the research officer must have: o Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with others from industry, academic, policy and advocacy backgrounds. o Demonstrated time- and project-management skills, including the ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. o An ability to make decisions after contemplating various courses of action, justify recommendations with evidence or clear reasoning, and be responsive, clear and resolute when appropriate. o An ability to juggle multiple priorities and adjust to changing circumstances while maintaining attention to details. o The capacity to resolve problems creatively and logically. o The ability to fit into the creative, fast-paced and highly professional corporate culture of Pew, which emphasizes teamwork while requiring a high level of personal excellence. o Experience analyzing large, nationally-representative household surveys and datasets, such as the Health and Retirement Study, Survey of Consumer Finances, Panel Study of Income Dynamics, or the Current Population Survey, is preferred. Travel: This position may involve periodic travel to conduct research projects, or attend conferences and meetings. Pew is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about the organization review the complete job description and apply online at https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/3954/job Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/m84p9fs UNITED STATES District of Columbia Washington A1 General Economics