What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Economist position at Insight Economics?
Senior Economist
Hiring for immediate start.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Insight Economics is a leading economic consulting firm that provides expert analysis in legal and business settings. Our consulting team works on complex and interesting projects with top-tier law firms and industry-leading clients, from growing businesses to Fortune 500 companies to leading universities across a variety of industries. Our work includes analysis of economic valuation and damages in high-stakes litigation matters involving intellectual property, false advertising, competition, and related issues. Our clients demand consistently excellent, in-depth and timely analysis, expressed in a clear and persuasive way. They depend on us to distill complex issues and communicate our results effectively to audiences in courtrooms and boardrooms across the country.
Insight’s work is deeply rooted in a commitment to expertise and excellence by all team members at every level. Our team is our greatest resource, and we benefit collectively through skill development, growth opportunities, and mentorship.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Senior Economist with a proven track record of leading economic and valuation-related consulting projects in a litigation setting. The position is available in Durham, NC or San Diego, CA. Candidates should specify geographic preference in their cover letter.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently develop economic approaches to solving client cases;
- Serve as thought leader to project teams;
- Develop complex economic, financial, valuation and econometric models;
- Guide project teams in developing reports and other work products, taking ownership for the final product prior to expert and client delivery;
- Communicate with experts and clients throughout the life of the project;
- Manage, guide and mentor analysts and consultants;
- Lead the development of research and publication agenda for the company as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Economics, Business, Finance or Accounting.
- 3-5 years of post-graduate work experience in economic consulting.
- Proven track record of project management in economic consulting.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in research, analysis, report drafting, communication of complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Exceptional analytical reasoning, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to model and teach superior work habits.