Causal Inference Economist

The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) is an economics lab that drives economic thought leadership in support of Mastercard's efforts to build a more inclusive and sustainable digital economy.

We are looking for a Causal Inference Economist to join the Economic Modeling team at MEI. In this role, you will deliver insights using rich datasets, apply and develop econometric and machine learning tools, and work with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate broad business questions into well-defined causal effects, identification strategies, and empirical designs
• Develop causal analyses that help clients and internal teams understand the impacts of events, business decisions, market changes, and external shocks
• Lead projects over their full lifecycle – from data ingestion and feature engineering to model validation and communicating results to stakeholders
• Guide usage of causal inference tools and scientific best practices across the team
• Prototype causal inference methods and help turn them into scalable, productized analytics

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Master's in Economics, Econometrics, Marketing, Finance, Public Policy, or a closely related quantitative field
• Multiple years of relevant experience in a technically focused environment
• Proficiency in Python or R, and working knowledge of SQL
• Strong training and experience applying quasi-experimental methods and causal machine-learning methods
• Experience with AI tools for coding, research, documentation, and rapid prototyping
• Ability to communicate technical work clearly to non-specialists

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus or commissions depending on the role
• Insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Paid leaves (new parent leave, bereavement leave)
• Paid Sick and Safe Time
• Vacation time and personal days
• 401k with company match
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement