Staff Economist

7+ years of experience in research and analysis, narrative development, and journalism, ideally in finance, business, or tech

Experience analyzing markets and evaluating data from multiple sources to produce culturally relevant charts, infographics, reports, articles, etc

Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R to develop story-telling analysis in tools like Hex, Snowflake or Sagemaker

Demonstrated ability to publish or contribute to high-quality research in economics, finance, or related fields

Strong communication skills for translating technical findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences

Ability to build collaborative partnerships with data, content, design, social, and PR teams

Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale.

Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.

We’re looking for an economist and storyteller who can review and query large amounts of Brex data to uncover the signals hidden within. You will turn this data into narratives that shape how the world understands corporate spending, finance, and business behavior.

You’ll partner with Content, PR, and Data teams to create thought-leading research, craft benchmark reports, and publish insights that make Brex the authority on how modern companies spend and operate.

Be a creative thought leader with Marketing, PR, Data on sourcing and validating data journalism that could be created from Brex data

Conduct original economic research and analysis using Brex and external datasets  to surface new insights about business, finance, and spending behavior

Identify stories that matter from our Brex data. From data-backed trends to counterintuitive findings – and translate them into clear, compelling narratives for founders, CFOs, and the media