Senior Economist/Data Scientist

Job Title:Senior Economist

Client Location:Central London - Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Starting:ASAP

Salary/Pay Rate:£135k per annum, pro rata (PAYE)

Hours:Full-time

Duration:until mid Jan 2026

Join a global entertainment leader as a Senior Economist and make a real-world impact on policy decisions shaping the future of digital media. You will be at the forefront of critical research, influencing policy discussions, and driving strategic decision-making. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Economist, you will be a key member of the Consumer Insights team within Global Affairs. You will partner with Public Policy and Communications teams, providing data-driven economic analysis and research to inform external positions and build credibility with key stakeholders. This role is instrumental in shaping the narrative around critical policy issues.

What You'll Do:

• Develop a roadmap for economic research on key policy issues impacting the digital media and entertainment sector.
• Conduct rigorous economic analysis of policy issues, including modeling the impact of regulations and proposing alternative policy options.
• Design and implement appropriate methodologies for diverse economic assessments.
• Lead the scaling of economic impact reporting efforts in relevant markets.
• Build and maintain economic impact models using the input/output approach, including direct, indirect, and induced economic impact modeling.
• Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering teams to explore innovative analytical approaches and develop relevant metrics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for economic requests from Global Affairs teams.
• Build and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders to strengthen and expand the economics function.
• Independently manage and deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.

Must-Haves:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in economics, data science, statistics, or advanced data analysis, with increasing responsibilities. This can include experience with a regulator, economic consultancy and other related fields.
• Proven experience in a global role, operating across different regions with cultural awareness.
• Ability to quickly understand complex policy issues from large amounts of data and information.
• Flexible and strategic thinking, focusing on long-term goals and applying economic concepts to policy challenges.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with econometrics principles, experience manipulating large datasets, and building advanced models.
• Extensive experience with economic impact modeling.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Data science background.
• Experience with project management and working with consultants.
• Understanding of the digital media and entertainment sector.
• Interest in entertainment, global tastes, and global affairs.

The next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates by EOD on Thursday 17th April.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description:

Our Client is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, proud of their unique company culture. This organization has offices all over the world, and has continued to grow for almost 25 years. They now play an active role in production and distribution of original and award-winning content.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.