PhD Research Economist

<p>Integra FEC is hiring entrepreneurial and quantitatively skilled graduates with a background in economics and mathematics who are interested in applying their skills to identify, investigate and analyze fraud in various domains, including finance, healthcare and cryptocurrencies. Integra is a boutique economic consulting and forensic analytics firm that works with government agencies and private entities to analyze complicated and high-profile schemes. Our team applies data science and econometric techniques and intensely values each employee to take initiative and to be curious while operating as a data detective to solve complex problems.&nbsp;</p> <p>Main responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Working as a data detective to examine potentially fraudulent patterns</li> <li>Conducting qualitative and quantitative research to identify opportunities to detect fraud and identify fraud detection methods</li> <li>Building, cleaning, compiling and analyzing datasets to find insights and fraud patterns using econometrics, statistics and other forms of analyses</li> <li>Building scripts, algorithms and code to process and analyze large datasets effectively and efficiently</li> <li>Presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences</li> </ul> <p>Job Qualifications:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>PhD in Economics required, with Finance and Mathematics background a plus</li> <li>Familiarity with Python, SQL, R, or other scripting languages&nbsp;</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel</li> <li>Attention to detail with big-picture understanding&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work well in teams&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Highest ethical standards.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.</strong></p>