Senior Economist

TransFX
Chattanooga - United States
S: Competitive

TransFX, a futures and options marketplace for transportation capacity is looking for a Senior Economist that is comfortable in a startup environment.

Founded by a group of successful transportation technology executives- TransFX is focused on helping transportation companies mitigate market price volatility, while providing shippers and brokers with access to on-demand capacity. TransFX is also funded by one of the largest technology investors in the country.

You will be surrounded by a group of strategic thinkers in creating a new marketplace and should be comfortable with dynamic changes in role and processes. You will be building many of the operating processes that go into helping companies buy and sell transportation capacity in the form of financial contracts and to hedge against market volatility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Manage and build the economics team, identifying and nurturing talent, driving collaboration and setting direction for the team

Personally and through the team and other company resources, create data and insights content that is published on freightwaves.com or through media

Present insights at industry events and support the TransFX brand

Speak to media and industry on the latest market trends and proprietary insights

Write research/commentary to showcase our unique insights to consumers through articles on research.com and to the media and industry

Oversee production of ongoing reports such as spot rate forecasts and hottest markets and quarterly forecasts as well as regular/monthly (its more than periodic) and ad hoc research articles and projects that support Communications team objectives

Respond to media requests for interviews and ensure fulfillment of media requests for data on a timely basis

Foster partnerships with Comms, Editorial, Marketing, Industry Relations, Sales, Events, and product teams to publish research, represent and enhance the TransFX brand, and add value to existing products

Partner and collaborate with other leading economists across the trucking and transportation landscape

Participate in academic partnerships and research studies on the impact of volatility drivers in trucking: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-market-volatility-drivers

Education, Skills & Experience:

Bachelor degree in statistics, economics, business, computer science or a related area. Masters degree or PhD preferred.

5+ years of experience in business/data analysis and economic research.

Strong quantitative orientation with excellent research and analytic skills that will support strong market analysis

Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and data and create a compelling story supported by the facts

Comfort presenting to live audiences and articulating thoughts on the spot

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong media presence and large group presentation skills

Media experience, formal training for interacting with media and existing media relationships preferred

Deep knowledge of housing and economic datasets

Ability to partner with individuals and groups from multiple functions and organizations, especially ability to collaborate with other analysts

Outstanding stage presence and ability to communicate appropriately and effectively to a consumer television or radio audience as well as a large in-person meeting of industry peers

Ability to convey difficult subjects to ideas and sound bites that the average layperson can understand and attract media attention

Ability to "truckify" economics

WE OFFER:

An excellent start-up work environment, flat hierarchies and short decision paths.

Competitive salary and bonus potential packages.

A generous benefits package including 100% employer paid health, dental, life and vision insurance, unlimited vacation plan, workout benefits, industry education and company-paid travel to industry events, student-loan reimbursement, pet insurance, family bank account, merchant discount program, and much more!

Stock options

Training programs and career development opportunities.

Flexible working hours and work-life-balance options

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