Pixalate is hiring a
Junior Economist

Summary

The job is for a Junior Economist at Pixalate, a remote company that specializes in online trust and safety. The employee will support the Chief Economist in conducting economic research and analysis, collaborate with other teams, and stay updated with privacy regulations and industry trends.

Requirements

• BS in Economics, Finance or Business
• 1+ years of professional experience solving complex business/economic problems using large datasets
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong critical thinking and ability to generate intuitive conclusions from complex datasets, including identifying and interpreting patterns within data
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in at least one statistical software package (experience with R is a plus)
• Solid understanding of basic probability, statistics and econometrics
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems with limited supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Economist in conducting economic research and analysis within the research team
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and engineers to apply quantitative data analysis and create data-driven innovative solutions
• Collect and analyze data, and prepare research reports and presentations
• Collaborate in crafting visualizations, documenting methodologies, and effectively communicating research insights internally and externally
• Automate report generation for recurring requests using scripts
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in privacy regulations, and industry trends to inform the research team

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with online advertising, advertising fraud, and global privacy and data protection laws, with a focus on European privacy and data protection laws and regulations
• Currently pursuing or holding an MS in Economics, Math, Statistics, or other quantitative fields
• Demonstrated success in developing R scripts employing econometric methodologies or actively participating in empirical research leveraging econometric techniques

Benefits

• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Casual, remote work environment
• Hybrid, flexible hours
• Opportunity for advancement
• Fun annual team events
• Being part of a high-performing team that wants to win and have fun doing it