Manager, Economic Modeling

Mastercard

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Arlington, VA
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$150,000–$254,000 / yr
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2 days ago
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Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, processing transactions between financial institutions and merchants using its extensive network of credit, debit, and prepaid card products. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services

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TL;DR · Manager, Economic Modeling

The Manager, Economic Modeling joins the Economic Modeling team within the Mastercard Economics Institute. This role involves translating broad business questions into well-defined causal effects and empirical designs to help clients and internal teams understand the impacts of events, market changes, and external shocks. You will lead projects through their full lifecycle, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model validation, and communicating results to stakeholders. The position requires developing causal analyses and prototyping scalable, productized analytics. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python or R, working knowledge of SQL, and experience with quasi-experimental methods like difference-in-differences, synthetic control, RDD, and IV. Candidates must also possess experience with causal machine-learning methods, such as double/debiased ML, meta learners, and causal forests, while utilizing AI tools for research and rapid prototyping.

What you'll do

  • Translate broad business questions into well-defined causal effects, identification strategies, and empirical designs.
  • Develop causal analyses to evaluate the impacts of events, business decisions, and market changes.
  • Lead projects through the full lifecycle from data ingestion and feature engineering to model validation.
  • Prototype causal inference methods and convert them into scalable, productized analytics.
  • Guide the team in using causal inference tools and following scientific best practices.
  • Communicate technical results and complex economic findings clearly to non-specialist stakeholders.
  • Stay current with research methods and experiment with new econometric and machine learning approaches.

What we're looking for

  • 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, although exceptional new PhDs may also be considered.
  • Proficiency in Python or R and working knowledge of SQL.
  • Strong training and experience applying quasi-experimental methods such as difference-in-differences, synthetic control, RDD, and IV.
  • Experience with causal machine-learning methods and experimentation in a business setting.
  • Proficiency in using AI tools for coding, research, documentation, and rapid prototyping with appropriate data-governance judgment.
  • Ability to communicate technical work clearly to non-specialists in writing and in client presentations.

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