Economist II

About the role

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

Economists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon, including retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations.

The Forecasting, Macroeconomics & Finance field utilizes methods at the frontier of economics to develop formal models to understand the past and the present, predict the future, and identify relevant risks and opportunities. For example, we analyze the internal and external drivers of growth and profitability and how these drivers interact with the customer experience in the short, medium and long-term. We build econometric models of dynamic systems, using our world class data tools, formalizing problems using rigorous science to solve business issues and further delight customers.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience
• 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 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
• Advanced expertise and knowledge of econometric observational causal inference models

Pay

Base salary range is listed below. 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.

• USA, CA, LOS ANGELES - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
• USA, CA, SAN FRANCISCO - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
• USA, CA, SANTA CLARA - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
• USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
• USA, MA, BOSTON - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, New York - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, AUSTIN - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, ARLINGTON - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for 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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