Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB ROLE: Economics Analyst

LOCATION: Atlanta office - Hybrid working model, attendance in the office is expected at least 2 days a week.

REPORTING TO: Global Director of Client Insights

The world of payments is going through the most thrilling transformation imaginable. Volumes are growing, payment options are expanding, and complexity is intensifying. Retailers are at the epicenter of these changes, and it is CMSPI’s mission to revolutionize payments for merchants and retailers worldwide. We are a hyper-growth company and the go-to payments advisor for Global 500 merchants, driving big cost savings, huge sales growth, and enhanced strategies. CMSPI is at the forefront of transforming the payments industry, and as our next Economics Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of this exciting journey.

Role Overview

As a member of our Insights team with a focus on Client Insights, you will be responsible for providing market-leading analysis of the global payments industry. You will have exposure to CMSPI’s unique data set, allowing you to identify macro- and microeconomic trends that affect retailers across the world. Day-to-day, you will be analyzing the impact of industry changes such as fee increases, drafting presentations and reports, and presenting insights to Fortune 500 retailers. Your role will have an impact right away, forming the basis of our work with the world’s largest businesses and driving product development for the business.

As an Economics Analyst your responsibilities cover, but are not limited to, the following:

• Researching and drafting bespoke economic, regulatory, and market impact analysis reports for the world’s largest retailers to support their payments strategies
• Working in partnership with the Product, Data, and Delivery teams on research teams with the goal of expanding CMSPI’s product offering
• Contributing to the development of CMSPI’s Merchant Payments Index tool which utilizes industry-leading data to analyze payments trends
• Creating thought-leadership materials including white papers, blogs and insights reports to drive sales and engagement processes
• The opportunity to present at high-profile industry events such as conferences and webinars on the latest developments in payments

Requirements

• Educated to undergraduate degree level with a minimum overall 3.5 GPA in an Economics-related discipline

• 6 months – 1 year of work experience (including internships)

• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities with the ability to apply logic, creativity, and problem-solving techniques to complex data

• Some experience in using PowerBI, SQL/Python to conduct analysis

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel

• Excellent written skills – ability to write in an insightful, accurate and persuasive manner

• An appetite to learn, and the ability to present market research insights in an engaging way to influence business decisions

• Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks at any one time

• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively in both formal and informal settings.

Benefits

What we offer...

• Comprehensive, payments industry training by in-house and industry expert
• Personal and professional learning opportunities and growth experiences aligned with your career aspirations.
• 100% healthcare coverage for employees and low-cost dental and vision options
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Commuter Benefit options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 5% after 90 days of employment
• Annual company bonus plan based on company & individual performance
• Quarterly values award for all employees – with a financial prize
• Regular companywide socials and team building events
• 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 8 paid company holidays, and discretionary office closure during the holiday season

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