Lightstone Group
Automotive
EconomicAnalyst
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“Economic Analyst at Lightstone Group. Skills: Predictive analytics, Data science, Econometrics. Design market and demand forecasting models. Maintain market and demand forecasting models”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver value towards team vision; Deliver value towards company vision
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 – 4 years relevant experience, Above average ability to work with data, Above average ability to analyse data, Above average ability to interpret data, Above average ability to report on data, Knowledge of economic concepts, Knowledge of statistical concepts, Practical application of techniques, Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Knowledge of macro metrics, Knowledge of micro metrics, Professional approach to report writing, Professional approach to documentation, Professional approach to written communications, Familiarity with Agile concepts
Nice to Have
BCom Honours/MCom in Economics, BCom Honours/MCom in Econometrics, Proven model building experience, Advanced Excel, Familiarity with Agile application in Data Science
What You'll Do.
Design market and demand forecasting models
Maintain market and demand forecasting models
Conduct industry studies
Provide industry commentary
Implement tests of prototype models
Implement tests of prototype products
Investigate new data sources
Investigate data source quality
Facilitate Business Intelligence products
Design Business Intelligence products
Handle ad hoc queries
Participate in technical knowledge sharing
Assist Data team with improvements
Assist Software Development team with specifications
Present at monthly review sessions
Present at staff updates
Participate in client presentations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work within a team; Work independently
Communication Scope
Articulate complex solutions; Presenting at monthly reviews; Presenting at staff updates; Client presentations
Full Job Description
**Role Overview:** The strategic Lightstone Group Analytics unit, or A-team, consists of industry focused nuclear teams in business intelligence and predictive analytics supported by a cross-industry production analytics team driving the automation, improvement and standardisation of our insights products and processes. The goal of this is to ensure a wide exposure for individuals in those teams and allow better opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. This position is for an Economic Analyst in the Predictive Data Science team with the individual’s focus being on the Automotive cluster. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to a range of projects and various efforts within the team, including the aspects below: * Market and demand forecasting – design and maintenance of models for projecting future sales and segment trends across both new and used vehicle markets * Industry studies and commentary using trend and seasonal factors to arrive at logical and impactful insights. * Implementing tests of prototype predictive models & products with a philosophy of rapid iteration and failing fast * Investigating potential and quality of new data sources. * Facilitation and design of Business Intelligence products and handing over to Business Intelligence and Production teams. * Handling ad hoc queries relating to market outlook. * Creation and maintenance of chart packs presenting views on industry and macroeconomic drivers within the automotive ecosystem. * Create and deliver value towards the greater team and company vision with regular involvement in technical knowledge sharing (peer coaching) sessions. * Assisting Data team with improvements to data structures and environments. * Assisting Software Development team with creating specification requirements for product development. * Presenting at monthly review sessions and staff updates to inform broader business of team progress. * Opportunities to participate in client presentatio
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