[High Salary] Senior Data Scientist (Economist) ...

DELIVEROO
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Get started with your online application. Not quiteyour dream role? Sign up to get notified when the right vacancycomes along. The Data & Science Org At Deliveroo, we have anoutstanding data science organisation dedicated to enablinghigh-quality human and machine decision-making. Our teams workacross product, business, and platform areas using analysis,experimentation, causal inference, and machine learning techniques.We leverage data to support better decisions and enhance dataliteracy throughout Deliveroo. Data Scientists at Deliveroo reportto our data science management team. We foster a vibrant communitywith guest lectures, study groups, mentorship programmes, a robusttechnical review process, and numerous learning opportunities. DataScientists can progress as technical leads or as people managers.Our data scientists come from diverse backgrounds but share acommitment to excellence. Many are formally trained in datascience, others are not. We celebrate diversity and have adedicated data science diversity committee. As an Economist atDeliveroo, you will help scale our business and improve experiencesfor restaurants, riders, and customers. Using experimental orobservational data, you will address questions such as: - Whichmarkets or cities should we enter next? - How can we incentivisegood rider behaviour? - What is the impact of exclusive deals withrestaurants? - Can the delivery food market support multipleplayers? - What are the trade-offs between growth andprofitability? - What is the optimal restaurant selection andvariety? - How do online reviews influence customer choices? - Whatis the effect of UI changes on customer behaviour? Your work willdirectly impact the company's bottom line. Requirements: - MastersDegree or PhD in Economics or Econometrics (preferred) - Curiousand eager to learn new skills - Strong problem-solving andanalytical mindset - Creative and insightful thinking abouteconomic problems - Attention to detail and critical thinking -Proficiency with R/Python and familiarity with SQL - Industryexperience post-academics is ideal - Excellent stakeholdercommunication skills to translate business needs into economicproblems At Deliveroo, these challenges are vast, and the scope forgrowth and impact is enormous. Why Deliveroo Our mission is totransform shopping and eating by connecting consumers, restaurants,shops, and riders. We aim to make access to food and products moreconvenient and enjoyable, enabling people to buy what they want,when and where they want. As a technology-driven company in arapidly expanding industry, we are a small team making a largeimpact. We value speed, autonomy, ownership, and innovation.Workplace & Benefits We prioritize employee welfare withbenefits including healthcare, well-being, parental leave,pensions, and generous leave allowances. Benefits vary by country;please consult your recruiter for details. Diversity We believe adiverse workplace reflects the world we live in. We welcome allbackgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We are committed toequitable hiring processes and providing adjustments for applicantsas needed. A comprehensive compensation and benefits packageincludes: Compensation - Competitive pay based on role and location- Potential for bonuses, sign-on, or relocation support - Up to 5%matched pension contributions Equity - Share awards for some roles,offering ownership in Deliveroo Food - Free Deliveroo Plus(delivery and offers) - Team lunches from local restaurants TimeOff - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing withtenure - Paid volunteer leave Health & Wellbeing - Healthcarecoverage, dental insurance, and other benefits - On-site ordiscounted gym memberships - Access to wellbeing apps Work LifeBalance - Maternity/paternity leave from day one - Support forremote work and parental culture - Additional benefits likemortgage advice, travel schemes, and learning platforms#J-18808-Ljbffr

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