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VantageScore® · 1 month ago

Senior Research Analyst - Economic and Consumer Insights

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $190K/yr

3+ years exp

VantageScore is a leading credit modeling company focused on delivering inclusive and predictive credit scoring models. The Senior Research Analyst will develop impactful research on economic and consumer trends, translating complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders across the financial ecosystem.

CreditSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead analysis of VantageScore credit data, U.S. economic, labor market, consumer, and credit datasets from government and private-sector sources (e.g., BLS, BEA, Census, FRED, CFPB, MBA, S&P, credit bureau datasets)

Produce research reports, economic commentaries, and data-driven insights for internal and external audiences

Identify emerging trends in consumer credit behavior and connect them to macroeconomic and industry dynamics

Support index creation, forecasting, and development of analytical frameworks to evaluate consumer credit conditions

Write clear, concise, and actionable research publications, reports, blog posts, and data briefs

Translate complex findings into narratives relevant for business leaders, media, and industry partners

Develop charts, graphs, and visualizations to effectively communicate insights

Support press engagements with well-framed talking points and data interpretations

Contribute to high-profile research products used by lenders, regulators, policymakers, and economic commentators

Help respond to media inquiries with timely, accurate data-driven explanations

Present findings to clients, industry stakeholders, and at conferences or webinars

Work closely with Chief Economist, data science, communications and marketing teams to ensure research supports strategic objectives

Partner with Chief Economist to identify research opportunities that advance the organization’s thought leadership

Qualification

Economic researchData analysisPythonRStatistical methodsData visualizationCommunication skillsFinancial services experiencePublic policy analyticsMaster's degree

Required

3–7+ years of experience in economic research, financial analysis, public policy analytics, or a related field

Strong working knowledge of U.S. economic and demographic datasets, including BLS, BEA, Census, Federal Reserve/FRED, and household or credit-related data sources

Demonstrated experience writing for industry audiences, senior executives, or public communication channels

Proficiency in analytical research with Python or R and comfort working with large or complex datasets

Strong quantitative reasoning skills, with familiarity in statistical and/or econometric methods (e.g., regression, time-series analysis, index development)

Excellent written and verbal communication: Ability to distill complex analysis into clear insights and headlines

Experience producing charts and data visualizations that communicate effectively to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

Experience working within the financial services, credit, fintech, or consumer lending sectors

Prior work in a research organization such as a central bank, think tank, credit bureau, analytics firm, rating agency, or economic consulting group

Existing portfolio of public-facing analyses, media quotes, or published articles

Master's degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Public Policy, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative discipline

Comfort engaging with media or speaking externally

Benefits

401(K) matched up to 7%

Flexible Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision/Wellness benefits

Monthly Team Events

Modern Work/Collaboration Spaces

Company

VantageScore®

VantageScore empowers financial institutions to make smarter lending decisions.

Founded in 2006

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.vantagescore.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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