Senior Associate - Econometrics

JOB DESCRIPTION:Work independently or as an integral part of a project team to develop predictive model, conduct simultaneously, and perform ad-hoc analysis to support a specific business area. Participate in general analytical capability building efforts.
RESPONSIBILITES:
Participate in modeling design to identify the appropriate modeling/analytic solution to meet the business requirements.
Responsible for data preparation, including sampling, data pull, and aggregation and other data preparation treatment.
Develop predictive models, and ensure the business objectives, requirements, and timelines are met. Perform simultaneously to provide insight to strategy design and economic decisioning framework. Communicate modeling and analytic results to business partners and management in a clear and effective manner.
Work closely with business partners to implement models, such as providing necessary documents, answer questions, and resolve issues.
Provide input and consultation to business partners on various statistical issues.
Identify and share programming knowledge and organizational expertise for efficient and effective execution of project tasks.
Being able to prioritize and manage tasks and meet deadlines.
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED SKILLS:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
M.S. in quantitative analysis fields, such as Economics, Statistics, Finance, Operation Research and related fields in required. Ph.D. is preferred.
Experience, preferably in the credit card industry, other financial institutions, direct mail industry or related research institutions is preferred.
Strong computer skills, experience with statistical software and other analytical tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Project management experience in a high profile, deadline driven environment is preferred.DESIRED SKILLS: