Grab
Technology
LeadEconomist(DataScientist),MarketplaceStrategy
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“Lead Economist (Data Scientist), Marketplace Strategy at Grab. Skills: Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence. Develop and implement machine learning models. Design and build data pipelines”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Analytical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in a quantitative field, 5+ years of experience in data science or analytics, Proficiency in SQL, Experience with Python or R
Nice to Have
PhD in a quantitative field, Experience with large-scale data platforms, Experience with ML frameworks, Cloud platform certifications
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement machine learning models
Design and build data pipelines
Perform statistical analysis
Create and maintain BI dashboards
Collaborate with engineering teams
Communicate findings to stakeholders
Drive data-driven decision making
Optimize data infrastructure
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Product teams; Engineering teams
Communication Scope
Stakeholder communication; Technical presentations
Full Job Description
About Grab and Our Workplace Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility. Get to Know the Team We are the architects of the marketplace economy. We design the blueprints, incentives, and clearing mechanisms that power the platform. We combine rigorous economic theory with data science to solve the fundamental coordination problems of the on-demand economy—balancing supply, demand, and price in real-time. We do not just analyze the market; we shape it. We foster a culture where you have the freedom to explore. We balance the optimization of our current systems with a goal of solving the open-ended, foundational questions to define the next horizon of our growth. We want to leave a lasting impact on the ecosystem of drivers, merchants, and passengers who rely on our equilibrium every day. Get to Know the Role We are looking for an Economist who can operate at the intersection of causal science and commercial strategy. You will be the bridge between theoretical rigor and real-world application. This role will report to Lead Economist (Data Scientist), Marketplace Strategy and base on site in our Petaling Jaya office. You will go beyond standard A/B testing to "decode" the complex behaviors of our ecosystem. You will identify the hidden tradeoffs in every decision and mapping the second- and third-order consequences of our algorithms. Whether you are redesigning pricing principles or modeling labor supply elasticity, your work will provide the definitive "so what?" that guides our product roadmap and investment strategy You will base onsite in our Bangkok office. The Critical Tasks
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