The Conference Board · 2 months ago
Senior Economist, Global Indicators & Labor Markets
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expThe Conference Board is a member-driven think tank that provides trusted insights for business leaders. The Senior Economist, Global Indicators & Labor Markets will lead the global indicators program and oversee the Labor Market Institute, delivering insights on macroeconomic and labor market trends while managing a team of economists and analysts.
Business IntelligenceEventsPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of The Conference Board’s global business cycle indicators (BCIs) and related proprietary data products across 12 countries
Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of indicator releases, including the CEO Confidence Index and Consumer Confidence Index
Develop and implement new analytical tools and methodologies to strengthen macroeconomic forecasting and insight generation for our Members
Produce concise and impactful written and visual economic insights for publication, Member reports, and media releases
Identify new product opportunities to expand the reach and revenue potential of the indicators program
Oversee the LMI, maintaining it as a center of excellence for labor market analytics and thought leadership
Act as the organization’s principal spokesperson on labor market topics and collaborate with Human Capital and other Centers to integrate labor themes into broader business insights
Supervise the production and release of key labor market indicators, including the Employment Trends Index (ETI) and Help Wanted OnLine (HWOL) database
Lead innovation in developing new labor market indices, data products, and tools with particular emphasis on regional, occupational, and sectoral analysis
Support the Chief Economist in shaping the global economic outlook, leading forecast meetings, and generating new research themes
Present macroeconomic and labor market insight through webcasts, podcasts, media interviews, and business conferences
Deliver high-quality, actionable briefings and analyses to Members, policymakers, and the media
Manage and mentor economists, analysts, and data specialists under candidate’s remit to ensure analytical rigor, efficiency, and professional growth
Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize cost efficiency and data quality
Establish clear project timelines, maintain quality control, and ensure all deliverables meet organizational standards and deadlines
Champion The Conference Board’s five core values: Relevance, Openness, Innovation, Integrity, and Collaboration
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or Master's degree in Economics or related field
Minimum 10 years in a data-intensive, research-oriented environment, with demonstrated expertise in global macroeconomics and labor markets
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical and econometric analysis (R, Excel, EViews, STATA, SAS, Python, or Matlab)
Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation abilities tailored for executive audiences
Proven ability to manage teams, projects, and partnerships
Deep knowledge of global economic dynamics, labor markets, and forecasting methodologies
Experience engaging with senior business leaders, policymakers, and the media
Preferred
Experience in data visualization and communication (PowerPoint, Power BI)
Benefits
Flexibility with hybrid working capabilities
Employer-sponsored learning and development
Advancement opportunities
On-site health initiatives
A communal and collaborative working environment
A strong sense of comradery with sports teams, clubs, and employee events
Company
The Conference Board
The Conference Board is a global, independent business membership and research association.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Odland
President & CEO
Recent News
Morningstar.com
2025-12-03
2025-11-19
Company data provided by crunchbase