Chief Economist

We’re Changing the Rentals Industry

We’re a profitable, growth-stage company building industry-leading martech and data products for the rentals industry. While originally known for building and operating one of the U.S.’s largest rental marketplaces - Rentable, our focus has shifted to our category-leading AI and data SaaS products with triple-digit growth rates.

We’re a fully remote team of 100+ spread across the U.S. from coast to coast. We operate on a strict no a**holes policy and are proud to have built a community of highly performing people that take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

While we’ve raised $30MM+ to date from some of the world’s best investors, we’re profitable with a strong balance sheet and an indefinite runway. We pride ourselves on achieving rapid growth without having to incinerate capital. 

If you like the idea of joining an industry-changing company made up of people who genuinely like each other, Rentable could be a great fit for you.

The Role 

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Economist to join our team. This role will focus on analyzing market trends, leveraging internal data, and incorporating competitive intelligence to provide economic insights to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is passionate about using data-driven insights to inform and influence the real estate market and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real estate market trends, economic indicators, and consumer behavior to generate actionable insights.
• Utilize internal data to develop and enhance reports, articles, and presentations targeted at external audiences.
• Monitor competitive intelligence and industry developments to stay ahead of market dynamics.
• Create and publish external content, such as market reports, blogs, white papers, and webinars to engage customers and showcase thought leadership.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and research teams to align content with company goals and customer needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for media inquiries, customer presentations, and public speaking engagements.
• Develop forecasts and predictive models to highlight future market opportunities and challenges.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all published materials.
• Identify opportunities to enhance content through visualization tools and innovative storytelling methods.

Qualifications    

• 7+ years of experience in an Economist or a similar role, within the real estate industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Real Estate, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of real estate markets, economic indicators, and consumer trends.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and data visualization software (e.g., R, Python, Tableau, or Power BI).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data into accessible insights.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience publishing content for external audiences, such as blogs, reports, or media articles.
• A passion for using data to inform and influence decision-making.

Why Rentable:

• 100% remote workplace
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Stock Options
• Flexible Vacation Policy 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Program
• 401k Program
• No A**hole policy