Senior Economist

Overview

Economists in the Forecasting, Macroeconomics & Finance field document, interpret, and forecast Amazon business dynamics. This track is well suited for economists adept at combining time‑series statistical methods with strong economic analysis and intuition. Candidates with research experience in macroeconometrics, empirical macroeconomics, international macroeconomics, time‑series econometrics, forecasting, financial econometrics, empirical finance, and the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregate models will fit well.

Economists at Amazon work directly with senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems across Amazon, including retail, cloud computing, third‑party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations. The Forecasting, Macroeconomics & Finance field uses frontier economic methods to develop formal models that understand the past, present, and future, and identify relevant risks and opportunities. Analysts build econometric models of dynamic systems, use world‑class data tools, and formalize problems with rigorous science to solve business issues that delight customers.

• PhD in economics or equivalent.

• 5+ years of relevant, broad research science experience after PhD or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge in time series econometrics, asset pricing, empirical macroeconomics, or the use of micro and panel data to improve and validate traditional aggregative models.
• Strong background in statistical 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 communication skills with both economists and non‑economist audiences.
• Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business‑relevant problems.

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

Los Angeles County applicants:
Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These duties also require adherence to company policies, exercising sound judgment, effectively managing stress, working safely and respectfully with others, exhibiting trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguarding business operations and the company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.