Economist , Japan Stores Econ

strives to be Earth's most customer‑centric company where customers can shop in our stores to find and discover anything they want to buy. Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists and engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems ranging from Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third‑party merchants, search, pricing, labor and employment planning, effective benefits and beyond.

Economists build econometric models using our world‑class data systems and apply approaches from a variety of skillsets – applied macro/time series, applied micro, econometric theory, empirical IO, empirical health, labor, public economics and related fields are all highly valued skillsets  will work in a fast‑moving environment to solve business problems as a member of either a cross‑functional team embedded within a business unit or a central science and economics organization, and you will be expected to develop techniques that apply econometrics to large data sets, address quantitative problems, and contribute to the design of automated systems around the company.

• PhD in Economics, Quantitative Marketing, Finance, or closely related field.

• Deep knowledge of observational causal inference methods
• Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and/or big data.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced business environment.
• Strong research track record.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills with both economists and non‑economist audiences.

Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and Supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.