Economist II (Economics & Decision Sciences)

TL;DR

Economist II (Economics & Decision Sciences): Applying econometric methods and causal inference to guide business decisions for the Japan marketplace with an accent on pricing, product selection, and delivery speed. Focus on building economic models and designing experiments to optimize profitability and customer experience.

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Company

A global technology leader leveraging economics and data science to optimize e-commerce operations.

What you will do

• Design and execute causal inference analyses using econometric techniques to measure the impact of business initiatives.
• Build economic models to optimize pricing strategies, product selection, and delivery speed investments.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate business questions into tractable research problems.
• Design and analyze experiments to test hypotheses and validate causal relationships in observational data.
• Develop scalable analytical frameworks and tools using R, Python, or Stata.
• Partner with Machine Learning and BI teams to integrate economic insights into automated decision-making systems.

Requirements

• PhD in economics or equivalent.
• 2+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience.
• Location: Must be based in Tokyo, Japan.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in statistical software packages such as R, Stata, Matlab, or SAS.
• Experience handling large datasets.
• Experience with SQL.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive corporate culture empowering employees to deliver the best results for customers.
• Workplace accommodations and adjustments available for candidates with disabilities.
• Pioneering role in expanding the economist community within the Asia region.