Senior Economist, Indicators

Founded in 1916, The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what’s ahead. Our agenda is to help leaders navigate the biggest issues facing business and better serve society through innovative, fact-based research and consensus-driven policy statements.

About the role

Based in the New York City office, the Senior Economist, Indicators will lead the Indicators team and produce insights on multinational economic themes using proprietary TCB data. The role involves managing the ideation and production of measures for global, regional, and country business cycles, as well as confidence measures for consumers and business executives. This is a member-facing position requiring interaction with a C-suite audience and discretion in handling proprietary data.

The Senior Economist will co-manage a junior data analyst focused on labor market tools and data production, lead experimentation to improve existing Business Cycle Indicators (BCIs), and develop new ones. Responsibilities include supporting the production, analysis, development, and marketing of the US CEO and Consumer Confidence Surveys, collaborating with other senior economists on data products, and contributing to written insights on themes such as GDP growth, trade, supply chains, inflation, and monetary/fiscal policy.

The role also involves frequent participation in websites, podcasts, briefings, and convenings for members and non-members, as well as supporting the Chief Economist’s responsibilities, including leading the Global Forecast Meeting. The Senior Economist will manage a team of 4 to 7 direct and indirect reports and serve as a member of the Chief Economist’s core leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and grow The Conference Board’s BCI indicators business by maintaining revenue and expanding with new products, in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Business Cycle Indicators and Chief Economist.
• Supervise the Indicators team to produce timely data and insights, ensuring quality and accuracy of BCIs and confidence indicators.
• Analyze and interpret results from the CEO Confidence and Consumer Confidence surveys, contributing to press releases and shaping narratives.
• Lead ideation and development of new tools while enhancing existing ones, ensuring proper documentation of processes for efficiency.
• Review and edit data products, written commentary, and press releases weekly to ensure accuracy.
• Identify and build revenue opportunities for the indicators program.
• Collaborate with TCB experts to produce insights on multinational macroeconomic themes, including trade, value chains, GDP growth, inflation, and regional fiscal/monetary policies.
• Produce clear, digestible insights with realistic deadlines for frequent output.
• Present research results to members, external media, and the economist community through webcasts, briefings, interviews, and conferences.
• Uphold The Conference Board’s core values: Relevance, Openness, Innovation, Integrity, and Collaboration.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Economics or a related field with 5–10 years of experience in a data-intensive production environment.
• Expertise as a macroeconomist with knowledge of growth dynamics across multiple regions.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data accurately and quickly.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Exemplary writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver impactful insights for a C-suite audience.
• Experience editing written content and providing constructive feedback.
• Proficiency in software and statistical packages (Excel, E-views, STATA, SAS, Python, or Matlab) and programming experience.
• Knowledge of visualization tools (PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI, AI) is preferred.
• Experience managing a team and project management in a multidisciplinary, business-oriented, hybrid environment.
• Ability to meet fixed deadlines according to indicator release schedules.

Benefits

The Conference Board offers a competitive total compensation package, including:

• Flexibility with hybrid working capabilities.
• Employer-sponsored learning and development, with advancement opportunities.
• On-site health initiatives and a collaborative working environment.
• Communal and social activities, including sports teams, clubs, and employee events.

Pay

Salary range: $190,000 – $200,000 per year.