Lead - Economist

Job location: [{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Pune","addressCountry":"IN"}}] Work arrangement: Employment type: FULL_TIME Salary: "" Experience requirements: {"monthsOfExperience":60,"educational":{"credentialCategory":"bachelor degree"}} Education requirements: "" Hiring: Lead Economist Experience: 5 - 7 years Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Economics with Statistics, or an equivalent qualification Role Type: Individual Contributor Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Economist to conduct macroeconomic research, economic forecasting, and data-driven analysis to support strategic business decisions. The role involves analysing economic trends, government and regulatory policies, and their impact on business growth and industry performance. Key Responsibilities: - Provide macroeconomic insights and analytical inputs to senior management to support strategic decision-making. - Analyse government policies, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic trends to assess their impact on business performance. - Develop economic forecasting models for macroeconomic variables and key business parameters. - Build empirical frameworks to understand changes in demand, business patterns, and economic growth. - Conduct primary and secondary research to test hypotheses and develop analytical frameworks. - Identify external factors that may influence business performance and develop early-warning indicators for potential risks and growth opportunities. - Prepare research reports, presentations, and data-driven insights for senior leadership. - Apply statistical models and interpret economic variables to support business strategy. - Explore non-traditional data sources to improve research quality and analytical outcomes. - Lead economic research discussions and knowledge-sharing initiatives across business functions. Required Skills and Qualifications: - Postgraduate degree in Economics with Statistics, or an equivalent qualification with a strong foundation in econometrics, statistics, mathematics, or engineering. - 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in economic research, macroeconomic analysis, or economic forecasting. - Strong analytical skills and experience in data manipulation and interpretation. - Knowledge of microeconomics, statistical forecasting models, and classical statistical techniques, including regression and logistic regression. - Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint. - Familiarity with SAS, SQL, R, or Python would be an advantage. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently, manage research projects, and deliver within timelines.