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Posted 8 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Lead Economist (Economic Modeling)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role
- We are looking for a seasoned expert in applied econometrics to lead our analytical solutions on the Stears Insights platform.
- As the Lead economist (economic modeling), you will guide our team in the conceptualisation and deployment of high-quality analytics solutions that encompass a range of economic and sector-specific models.
- The ideal candidate will not only be deeply rooted in applied econometrics theory and statistical modeling, but will also ensure the highest standards in our model-building processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Model development and execution: Spearhead the development of econometric models (e.g. VAR, CGE, OLS, DSGE) to forecast macroeconomic and sector-specific indicators (e.g. inflation, FX, GDP)
- Team leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of 2 econometricians/data scientists, ensuring deliverables meet Stears’ rigorous standards
- Collaboration: Work closely with the domain-specific analysts to ensure contextual relevance and accuracy of models
- Quality assurance: Oversee the model validation process, ensuring they align with best practices and industry gold standards
- Stakeholder engagement: Interact with Stears Insights customers to understand their requirements and ensure our analytics solutions meet their needs
- Continuous learning: Stay updated on the latest econometric tools, technqiues, and trends, and ensure they are incorporated into Stears Insights’ methodologies
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Applied Econometrics, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience, with a focus on applied econometrics
- Proven experience in leading teams and mentoring junior staff
- Proficient in econometrics tools and software such as R, Python, Stata, or EViews
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a data-driven analytics platform or consultancy
- Experience in working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Deadline: January 31, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Economist |