Economist

Abbott

Abbott Park, IL, United States
Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Onsite
4+ years economic or financial analyst experience
Strong excel skills required
Econometric and statistical software proficiency
Abbott is seeking an Economist to join their global corporate economics department at their Abbott Park, IL location. The role involves data analysis and macroeconomic research to support Abbott's business needs, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in economic or financial analysis

Job Summary

  • The Economist will apply macroeconomic and financial market principles to understand the external environment and support ongoing business needs at Abbott.
  • Employees qualify for free medical coverage, a high employer contribution retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement benefits.
  • This role involves constructing economic indexes, monitoring global financial markets, and contributing research to department reports.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Abbott is seeking an Economist to join their global corporate economics department at their Abbott Park, IL location. The role involves data analysis and macroeconomic research to support Abbott's business needs, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in economic or financial analysis.

Salary

Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Free medical coverage, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years economic or financial analyst experience
  • Strong Excel skills required
  • Econometric and statistical software proficiency
  • Data validation and dataset building
  • Macroeconomic and financial market principles

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication of financial concepts
  • Ability to work on independent and group projects
  • Curiosity to develop personal skill set
  • Interest in healthcare industry economics
  • Willingness to learn new software tools

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Economics, Finance, or related quantitative field
  • 4+ years prior work experience in economic or financial analyst role
  • Experience with multiple data sources and econometric analysis

Work Rights

Not specified

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