Economic Research Associate Job at The Conference Board, New York, NY

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  • The Conference Board
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Position Summary: The Economic Research Associate position requires a person having backgrounds in economics, programing, and machine learning. The applicant will mainly support the economic indicators business, which produces proprietary data for Members and the public. The ideal candidate will provide economic analysis, statistical, programming, and data visualization support to the Economy Strategy Finance Center. As part of the Economics team, the candidate will work with complex datasets and create data-based insights for leading economic indicators program, among other responsibilities. Accountabilities: Produce The Conference Board Leading Economic Indexes, Business Cycle Indicators updates and other data analysis (e.g., business cycle (i.e., growth and recession) trackers, recession probabilities), in a timely manner and per strict deadlines. Develop actionable insights and/or chartbooks using Excel/Tableau. Utilize programming and machine learning skills to organize databases for use in The Conference Board Data Central tool. Utilize programming and machine learning skills to support the creation of new business cycle indicators from existing public datasets and TCB proprietary surveys. Contribute to the overall economics program work through support of additional projects. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Masters or undergraduate degree in economics with an emphasis in data analysis. Preferred coursework in economics, mathematics, statistics, programming, and machine learning, including natural language models. Experience working with economic data and large and complex datasets. Detail-oriented and able to multi-task. Capable of working both independently and in a team environment. Experience using statistical programs and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, EViews, SQL, SPSS) to manipulate data, query databases, draw insights, and create visualizations (for example using: Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint) from large datasets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams and contributing to insights. Innovative and able to develop new project ideas. Strong organizational skills to plan, communicate effectively and execute new projects and take responsibility for their completion with supervision and input from ESF management team. What We Offer The Conference Board is proud to embrace best practices in employee wellbeing. We offer a competitive total compensation package. As part of our benefits package, we offer flexibility with hybridworking capabilities, employer-sponsored learning and development, advancement opportunities, on-site health initiatives, a communal and collaborative working environment, and a strong sense of comradery with sports teams, clubs,and employee events. The Conference Board does not discriminate. We are an equal opportunity employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

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