• Bloomberg Economics - Geoeconomics - Climate…

    Bloomberg (Washington, DC)


    Bloomberg Economics - Geoeconomics - Climate Economist/Econometrician

     

    Location

     

    Washington

     

    Business Area

     

    Research

     

    Ref #

     

    10047530

     

    Description & Requirements

     

    With around 50 economists and 200 economics and government reporters worldwide, Bloomberg has an outstanding capacity to explain where the world is economically and politically, where it might be heading, and the ways in which geopolitical and economic forces interact.

     

    Bloomberg Economics offers a comprehensive macroeconomic research service for Terminal subscribers. That includes detailed forecasts, supported by thorough and original thematic research.

     

    We are seeking a climate economist with expertise on the economic impact of climate change and natural disasters to join our growing team.

    THE ROLE

    You’ll join our trade and climate team, working with our climate macroeconomic modeler to quantify the economic cost of extreme weather and chronic climate risks. You’ll develop tools to monitor natural disasters and assess their impact in real time.

     

    Working with country desks and CGE modeler, you’ll also integrate long-term climate risks and scenarios into macro forecasts.

     

    You’ll publish concise research notes on the Bloomberg Terminal and may present findings through Bloomberg media or at client events.

    WE’LL TRUST YOU TO:

    + Track and assess extreme events and their economic fallout.

    + Build expertise and tools to integrate climate risk scenarios into long-term forecasts.

    + Publish timely, high-quality analysis on the Bloomberg Terminal.

    + Represent the team at client events and on Bloomberg TV and radio, depending on experience.

    YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:

    + Degree in economics, econometrics or statistics, ideally with a focus on climate economics. A PhD would be a plus.

    + 5+ years of relevant experience.

    + Strong grasp of disaster data, climate projections and empirical analysis.

    + Excellent writing, communication and collaboration skills.

    + English proficiency.

    + Energy and the initiative to provide a consistent flow of original, high-quality analysis and to operate in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

    WE’D LOVE TO SEE

    + Publications on climate change and extreme events.

    + Experience with geospatial or satellite data.

    + Python skills.

    + Experience generating content across a variety of formats, ranging from rapid turnaround responses to events to longer-term collaborative research.

     

    Salary Range = 145000 - 195000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus

     

    The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

     

    We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

     

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