Chief Economist

Basic Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Economics or a related field (PhD strongly preferred).

12+ years' experience in macroeconomics, monetary policy, labor economics, capital markets, and economic risk.

10+ years' working in large, global matrixed company

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience synthesizing macroeconomic and labor market signals into clear business implications, scenarios, and trade‑offs, and advising senior leaders on strategic decisions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you

This role will be located in New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA or can be remote.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. This role may be remote or hybrid. At LinkedIn, hybrid roles are performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. Remote roles are performed from the designated home work location upon time of hire, and any changes to this home work location requires a review of remote status and approval.

The Chief Economist serves as LinkedIn’s senior authority on global economic trends, labor markets, and the future of work, partnering closely with LinkedIn’s Executive Leadership and reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer. This role will inform strategic decisions, customer advice, and LinkedIn’s brand in policy and media circles. This role blends rigorous economic research with real-world application—translating complex macroeconomic, financial, and technological dynamics into actionable insights that inform business strategy, public dialogue, and societal impact.

The Chief Economist leads a multidisciplinary team of economists and data scientists, shaping original research on global labor markets, artificial intelligence and work, monetary policy, capital markets, and economic risk. As a trusted internal and external voice, this leader represents LinkedIn with policymakers, media, academic institutions, boards, and global stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Economic Leadership & Research

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

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