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Key Highlights
- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
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Overview
Amazon is hiring an Economist II to analyze business dynamics and forecast trends. You'll utilize econometric models and statistical methods to support decision-making across various business areas. This position requires expertise in macroeconometrics and empirical finance.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in economics, particularly in macroeconometrics and empirical macroeconomics — your experience includes applying time-series statistical methods to analyze economic data and forecast trends. You are adept at using micro and panel data to enhance traditional aggregate models, demonstrating a solid understanding of economic principles and their application in real-world scenarios.
Your analytical skills are complemented by a keen intuition for economic dynamics — you thrive in environments where you can collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to tackle complex business problems. You are comfortable working with large datasets and have experience in developing formal models that help predict future trends and identify risks and opportunities.
You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to convey complex economic concepts to non-experts effectively — your ability to interpret and document findings ensures that your insights are actionable and relevant to business strategies. You are also familiar with the latest econometric methods and are eager to apply them in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
Desirable
Experience with financial econometrics and empirical finance is a plus — you understand how to analyze financial data and its implications for business performance. Familiarity with forecasting techniques and their application in various sectors, including retail and cloud computing, will enhance your contributions to the team.
What you'll do
In this role, you will work closely with Amazon's senior management to analyze internal and external drivers of growth and profitability — your insights will directly influence strategic decisions across multiple business areas, including retail, cloud computing, and operations. You will develop econometric models to understand past performance and predict future trends, ensuring that the company remains competitive in a rapidly changing market.
You will collaborate with scientists and experts from various fields to address key business challenges — your role will involve interpreting complex data and providing actionable recommendations that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. You will also document your findings and present them to stakeholders, ensuring that your analyses are understood and utilized effectively.
What we offer
Amazon provides a dynamic work environment where you can leverage your economic expertise to make a significant impact — you will have access to cutting-edge tools and technologies that facilitate your research and analysis. The company values innovation and encourages you to explore new methodologies and approaches in your work.
In addition to a competitive salary, Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, financial, and other perks — you will be part of a team that is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative culture. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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