Senior Economist

Job overview

The Senior Economist role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with three days in the office and two working from home. The salary range is $225,000–$280,000 per year. The Investment Company Institute represents regulated investment funds and works to strengthen the asset management industry for the benefit of long-term individual investors. The economist conducts research and analysis on household finance, retirement, regulatory and legislative issues, and developments affecting investment funds and the U.S. retirement system. The role contributes research, policy analysis, and communications that inform ICI staff, members, regulators, academics, and other audiences.

What you'll do

• Identify developing industry issues and formulate research proposals
• lead research teams and complete unit priorities
• contribute to research publications, regulatory comment letters, academic research, and blog posts
• analyze proposed regulations and domestic and international developments
• produce academic-style research on retirement markets and outcomes
• support academic outreach and research seminars
• respond to staff and member research requests
• review and critique relevant academic and regulatory research
• develop and deliver presentations
• work with household survey, retirement savings, and tax databases
• lead and mentor junior staff as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior economist

hybrid

washington dc

investment company institute

retirement research

household finance

econometrics

policy analysis

investment funds

phd economics or finance

7+ years experience

$225k–$280k

three days in office

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• paid leave
• commuting subsidies
• tuition reimbursement
• training and development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a PhD in Economics or Finance and at least seven years of substantial professional experience and knowledge analyzing economic, financial, or policy issues relevant to the fund industry. Hybrid schedule is three office days and two work-from-home days.

About the employer

Investment Company Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.