Senior Economist Global Tech Leader London

Octavius Finance is an industry leading, specialist executive search partner currently appointing a Senior Economist in London for a premier global technology firm and pioneer in e-commerce and cloud computing. Recognized as the trusted authority in elite technical appointments, Octavius is identifying a high-calibre specialist to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial scalability at an unprecedented global magnitude. As a specialist partner for elite technical mandates, Octavius is identifying a PhD-level specialist to apply Causal Inference and Econometric modelling to large-scale commercial challenges. This role sits at the intersection of academic research and global operations, positioning the successful candidate within one of the world’s most sophisticated digital ecosystems.

Why Join?

1. Pioneering Research: Lead the way in applying causal inference and structural modelling to real-world business problems at scale.
2. Massive Data Ecosystem: Access one of the most comprehensive proprietary datasets in existence to build, test, and deploy sophisticated models.
3. Meritocratic Culture: Join an environment that values deep expertise, logical rigor, and the "Day 1" mentality of constant innovation.
4. Elite Compensation: Top-tier base salary, performance-driven incentives, and an industry-leading benefits package.

The Role (Responsibilities)

As a Senior Economist, you will be the architect of data-driven narratives, moving beyond simple analysis to define the strategic direction of the business.

1. Econometric Modelling: Design and execute high-quality econometric models (Causal Inference, ML-integration) to solve pricing, labour, and supply chain challenges.
2. Strategic White Papers: Author high-stakes research papers that translate complex economic findings into clear, actionable business strategies for C-suite stakeholders.
3. Product Innovation: Collaborate with Data Scientists and Engineers to bake economic logic into automated, scalable decision-making systems.
4. Thought Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert on market dynamics and consumer behaviour within the UK and European landscapes.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements)

1. Education: PhD in Economics or a highly quantitative field (Specialization in Industrial Organization, Applied Microeconomics, or Labor Economics is highly desirable).
2. Experience: 3–6 years of post-PhD experience in economic research, ideally within a fast-paced tech firm, top-tier consultancy, or central bank.
3. Technical Toolkit: Expert proficiency in Python or R; advanced experience with SQL and handling large-scale datasets (Spark/Hadoop).
4. Causal Inference: Deep theoretical and practical understanding of causal identification strategies.
5. Communication: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive economist with a passion for innovation and the drive to solve problems at a global scale, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your CV in WORD FORMAT to