Senior Economist or Data Scientist

Career Moves Group
London
1 week ago
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Senior Data Scientist or Senior Economist

Location:UK, London
Length: Start: Asap – End: 15/01/2026
Rate:£135k Annually (Inside IR35)
Hours:9am-6pm

Overview
The Global Affairs Consumer Insights pod is part of the Conversation Consumer Insights team and sits within the broader Data & Insights organization within. Our pod serves as a strategic partner to the Global Affairs team (made of the Communications and Public Policy teams) and leverages data and economic analysis, as well as market research to produce the analysis and evidence underpinning and enhancing our external positions. Our work also contributes to strengthening relationships and building credibility with regulators and key stakeholders. The Senior Economist role focuses on economic impact modeling, applying economic principles and analysis to policy issues and research.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop a roadmap for economic research spanning key policy issues and serving Public Policy teams globally
  • Oversee and produce a rigorous economic analysis of policy issues across a wide spectrum of topics relevant to the digital media and entertainment sector, including modeling the impact of regulations and proposing alternative options to reach policy outcomes.
  • Design and apply the appropriate methodologies for varied economic assessments
  • Scale our economic impact reporting efforts in relevant markets. Build and own economic impact models using the input/output approach. Familiarity with direct, indirect, and induced economic impact modeling.
  • Work closely with the Data Science and Engineering teams to lead the experimentation of innovative approaches to analysis. Develop metrics as needed.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for economic requests for Global Affairs teams
  • Coordinate and build partnerships with a wide variety of internal stakeholders to build, strengthen, and scale our economic function
  • Work independently and proactively to deliver high-quality work on time

Your background and characteristics:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience and background in economics, data science, statistics, or advanced data analysis, with increasing responsibilities. This can include experience with a regulator, economic consultancy, and other related fields
  • Proven experience in working in a global role and operating across different regions with a high degree of cultural awareness
  • Ability to quickly absorb large amounts of data and information to grasp complex policy issues in great detail
  • Flexible and strategic thinker, able to focus on long-term goals, apply economic concepts to policy challenges, and test new approaches.
  • Robust analytical skills complemented by excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to articulate complex problems clearly and concisely
  • Familiarity with econometrics principles and ability to manipulate large data sets and build advanced models. Familiarity with economic impact modeling is a must (50%+ of the focus for this role). A data science background is a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively prioritize. You are a self-starter and are able to execute project tasks and deliverables with minimal supervision.
  • Responsiveness and a bias toward action
  • Experience with project management and experience working with consultants are highly desirable
  • An understanding of the digital media and entertainment sector would be an advantage, as well as curiosity about entertainment, people’s tastes in different regions around the world, and global affairs

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