Senior Economist
Company: First American Financial Corporation
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! Since 1889,
First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its
people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally
passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome,
supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full
potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our
company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune
100 Best Companies to Work For list for eight consecutive years. We
have also earned awards as a best place to work for women,
diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than
50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always
strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information,
please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We DoHow would you like
to work for one of Fortune's top 100 Best Places to Work since
2016? At First American, we believe in People First - a simple idea
that has endured since our founding. We support our employee's
careers and wellbeing, and it shows in their passion and energy. We
are seeking a Senior Economist to join our team of innovators,
economists, and thought leaders.The Senior Economist is responsible
for working in the Office of the Chief Economist to develop and
implement a data-driven thought leadership strategy, providing
economic solutions, forecasting models, and analysis and commentary
on topics related to residential real estate. The individual will
have experience working with large data sets, data visualization,
and time series forecasting.What You'll Do - Design and develop a
data-driven real estate research agenda. - Develop data sets and
economic solutions to forecast trends and analyze various economic
and real estate related topics. - Development, implementation, and
interpretation of empirical models for internal and external
customers. - Contribute to the creation of insightful, data-rich
reports and presentations that highlight key trends and forecasts
in the residential real estate market.Location Preferred: -
Washington, D.C.; FlexibleWhat You'll Bring - Minimum of 3 years of
experience in economic analysis or research, with a preference for
candidates with specific expertise in residential real estate
economics. - Knowledge and experience with diverse statistical
methods. - Research, problem solving, and quantitative skills,
including the ability to develop data sets and analyze results for
the purpose of interpretation for internal and external
stakeholders. - Experience with creating, organizing, analyzing and
managing large data sets and using statistical software tools
(e.g., R, Python, SQL). - Expertise in data visualization tools
(e.g. Tableau, Excel, R, Python) and methodologies, capable of
translating complex data into accessible and compelling visual
formats. - Strong background in time series forecasting, with the
ability to develop and refine predictive models relevant to the
real estate sector. - Experience in economic forecasting, with a
proven track record of accurate and insightful projections. -
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with a keen
attention to detail and the ability to think critically and
creatively. - Excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal, with the ability to convey complex economic concepts to
non-expert audiences. - Experience writing blog posts, research
briefs and publication articles. - A collaborative team player who
can also work independently, managing multiple projects with
varying deadlines, and responding to multiple internal and external
stakeholder demands.Education:--- Masters or PhD in Economics,
Finance, Computer Science, Statistics OR an equivalent discipline
with 2-3 years of related work experience or BS/BA with 3-6 years
of related post-graduate work experience.Pay Range:
$103,000-$230,000This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the
base pay range for this position at the time of posting. -Pay is
based on a number of factors which may include job-related
knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic
locationWhat We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept
individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it!
Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion
not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because
it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic
and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to
bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal
opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on
eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package
including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and
other great benefits like an employee stock purchase
plan.SummaryLocation: USA, District of Columbia, WashingtonType:
Full time
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