Global Econometrician/Economist - 6 Months Fixed Term

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The Role
Our Purpose 
At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small business, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Econometrician to join our Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about turning data into meaningful economic insights that help shape public policy and empower small businesses. You’ll work with large, complex datasets and collaborate closely with economists, analysts, and communicators across Xero to deliver trusted, high-impact metrics. If you enjoy applying econometric methods in innovative ways and want to influence real-world outcomes for small businesses, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) uses aggregated, anonymised data to generate insights about the small business economy. XSBI enables Xero to champion on behalf of small business by showcasing trends, challenges and opportunities evidenced from our data. This provides a valuable source of timely data for economists, policy makers and governments seeking to better the lives of small businesses globally.

The XSBI team is a small team of data enthusiasts based in Melbourne who are passionate about using insights to drive positive change for small businesses. 

You will play a pivotal role in enabling the team’s modernisation efforts, working with our Data and Analytics team. The key focus areas are:
· Simplification and automation of key business processes
· Delivery of high quality and trusted metrics
· Publication of XSBI quarterly metrics

This is a 6-month fixed term role and open to remote applicants.

What you’ll do

  • Identify and deliver initiatives to streamline, optimise and/or automate XSBI business processes in our new platform, in partnership with the XSBI and Data and Analytics Team
  • Delivery of high quality and trusted insights. Undertake data/econometric analysis. Can interpret the findings and present the results to a technical and non technical audience; in both a written and verbal format
  • Undertake reviews of documentation, data, models and code pre/post changes to ensure that the outcomes are aligned with expectations
  • Undertake quality assurance, provide commentary and insights about the XSBI metrics on a regular basis, in partnership with the XSBI and Communications teams
  • Update existing documentation / create new as required for the new platform and business processes

What you'll bring with you

  • You are an economist / econometrician with demonstrated experience working with large, novel, innovative datasets and models
  • You excel at working collaboratively within the team, and cross-functionally to deliver on the modernisation objectives in line with the schedule
  • You have strong communications skills. XSBI partners with a variety of stakeholders from across Xero such as the Communication and Government Relation teams so it’s crucial that you’re able to explain complex concepts in simple terms
  • Ability to tackle unfamiliar domains and work with complex and diverse datasets
  • Provide objectives and goals with loose guidelines/directions
  • Have an open mind and the flexibility to change opinions

You'll have experience in

  • Advanced knowledge of SQL for data extraction, manipulation and analysis
  • Data Platform knowledge
  • Experimentation & testing knowledge
  • Python or R skills is preferred
  • Advanced Econometrics knowledge 
  • Data visualisations, BI tools such as (Tableau, Power BI, Microstrategy)

Why Xero? 
Offering very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, free medical insurance, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you’ll do the best work of your life at Xero.

Xero Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is extensive in the U.S., including 21 days of annual leave, 10 wellbeing days, five “Xtra” days, three year‑end company holidays, and a paid volunteer day. Feedback suggests this structure provides meaningful flexibility for rest and personal needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Primary caregivers receive 26 weeks fully paid leave and partners receive six weeks, with additional family‑forming support available. Feedback suggests this depth of caregiver support stands out within the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Employees have access to Modern Health coaching/counseling, Carrot fertility benefits, and an employer‑funded ThrivePass wellbeing allowance. Feedback suggests these offerings create a holistic wellbeing layer beyond standard medical coverage.

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The Company
HQ: Wellington
4,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Xero is small business accounting software that provides a platform on which businesses can build a fully integrated solution. It’s designed to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. Xero minimises tedious admin by automating routine tasks, delivers valuable insights when needed, and brings together business data, trusted advisors, and powerful apps in one intuitive platform. By alleviating pain points, Xero empowers small business owners to supercharge their business, simplifying the complex and freeing up time from manual admin so they can focus on what really matters to build the business they’ve always envisaged.

Why Work With Us

Xero is a human-centric organization where you’ll have a tangible impact on the success of small businesses and their communities, globally. Our team of energised, forward-thinkers work to make life better for our customers and each other every day. We’re also always committed to supporting you with a flexible environment.

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