--- title: 'Senior Economist and Editorial Director of Data Insights at NerdWallet' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-economist-and-editorial-director-of-data-insights-nerdwallet-nerdwallet-6308q7cnb860' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Senior Economist and Editorial Director of Data Insights at NerdWallet - **Company:** NerdWallet - **Location:** Nerdwallet, United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/nerdwallet/6ef65b4b-0e38-45d7-987b-11e6f84431c1 ## Job description At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do. NerdWallet is on a mission to provide clarity for all of life’s financial decisions. Clarity starts with education, and at NerdWallet that is powered by our expert content, hours of research and data. We are looking for a Senior Economist to be both the analytical engine behind NerdWallet’s original research and the person who takes it to the world — explaining it to a Wall Street Journal reporter on deadline, on a CNBC hit, on a podcast, and increasingly on YouTube, Instagram and X, in your own voice. You will own the research, analysis, insights, partner with our Communications team to find the story angles inside the numbers, and lead a small team of data journalists who turn analysis into coverage. If you have wanted to help consumers, media and external audiences and build a public profile as an economist, this is the job for you. This role reports to the Director, Public Relations & Communications. Where you can make an impact: Original research and analysis - Set and own NerdWallet’s economic research and reports, the flagship annual studies, recurring indices and one-off investigations that define what we are known for. - Conduct original quantitative analysis across every kind of source: NerdWallet’s data, commissioned consumer surveys, federal statistics (BLS, BEA, Census, Federal Reserve, CFPB) and private sector datasets (Zillow, ADP, Indeed, [Realtor.com](http://Realtor.com) and others). - Design and interpret survey research, writing the report with new and relevant topics. - Develop and publish commentary on major data releases (CPI, jobs report, FOMC, GDP, housing) as soon as they publish. - Hold NerdWallet’s editorial standards for methodology, sourcing and writing. Story angles and partnership with Comms - Work side by side with Communications to translate findings into pitchable angles. You are in the room when we decide what to pitch, not handed a request after the fact. - Maintain a forward-looking pipeline of data narratives tied to the seasonal, cultural and policy moments where consumer finance becomes news. - Identify where NerdWallet’s data says something no one else can say, and push to invest there. - Develop the supporting materials, like talking points, backgrounders, methodology that make a story easy for a journalist to run with. Spokesperson and public presence - Serve as NerdWallet’s primary economic voice across national broadcast, print, digital and podcast media. - Build and sustain relationships with reporters and producers so that you are the call they make when consumer finance is the story. - Build a personal public presence on social and video platforms — YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn — with support from our teams. You do not need an audience today, but you need to want one. - Represent NerdWallet on conference stages, at media dinners and in briefings with policymakers, partners and executives. Editorial leadership - Lead, mentor and edit a small team of data journalists producing original analysis and survey-driven studies. - Own the editorial calendar for data studies and the quality bar for everything that carries a NerdWallet number. - Raise economic and data literacy across a ~100-person editorial organization through training, guidelines and coaching, as needed. - Act as an internal advisor, connecting macro conditions to what our audience and our business are seeing. Your experience: - Advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy or a related quantitative field (PhD welcome; strong applied experience can substitute for a Master’s). - 8+ years of applied economics experience, ideally in consumer finance, household economics, housing or labor markets. - A public body of work: published research, commentary or analysis written for a general audience, not only for academic or internal ones. - Demonstrated comfort as a quoted expert across broadcast, podcast, print or stage. Existing media relationships are a significant plus. - Willing and eager to be on camera and to build a social presence. An existing following on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or X is a plus, not a requirement, the requirement is the appetite and the willingness to show up consistently. - Hands-on quantitative skills: R or Python, SQL, and the judgment to work with messy, incomplete or short time series and caveat honestly rather than over-model. - Fluency with survey methodology, including sampling, weighting, question design, margin of error and with the limits of first-party behavioral data (selection bias, panel drift, coverage gaps). - Exceptional writing. You can turn a regression result into a headline and a chart into an argument. - Fluency with AI tools for research, coding and analysis. You use them daily and have a point of view on where they help and where they don’t. - Editing and mentoring experience, or clear evidence you’d be good at it. Preferred Qualifications: - An established audience or content franchise, including newsletter, YouTube channel, podcast or large social following. - Experience at a data-PR-forward organization. - Experience building a research or data journalism function from scratch. - Familiarity with credit bureau, transaction-level or open banking data. - A track record with policymakers, regulators or congressional testimony. Where: - This role will be remote (based in the U.S.). - We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family. What we offer: Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?) - Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents - Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown - New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care - Mental health support - Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests - Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution - Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend) - Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends) Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too) - Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities - Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments - Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction - Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people) - 401K with 4% company match - Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools - Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar - Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked[here](https://www.nerdwallet.com/privacy-policy). NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this[notice](https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/FCO%20poster2020_0.pdf), as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this[notice](https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf). NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see: - E-Verify Participation Posterhttps://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) - Right to Work Posterhttps://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster.pdf /https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster_ES.pdf #LI-Remote #LI-4 ## About NerdWallet ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: NerdWallet is a personal finance platform that provides tools, reviews, and educational content to help consumers make informed decisions about credit cards, banking, mortgages, insurance, investing, and other financial products. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: NRDS) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Tim Chen, Jacob Gibson ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Personal Finance, Financial Services, Fintech, Consumer Software - **Target customers**: B2C (consumers of all income levels seeking to manage money, build credit, save, invest, and borrow); B2B partners (banks, credit unions, insurance carriers, and other financial institutions that pay for customer leads and advertising) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To provide clarity around money matters and help people make smarter financial decisions. ## Products & Services - **Credit Card & Banking Recommendations**: Comparison engine that reviews and ranks credit cards, high-yield savings accounts, and checking accounts. - **Mortgage & Lending Marketplace**: Tools to compare mortgage rates, personal loan offers, and student loan refinancing options. - **Insurance Comparison**: Platform for comparing auto, home, life, and renters insurance quotes. - **NerdWallet Cash Account**: A high-yield savings/investing product offering a competitive APY (currently 3.9% APY) through Atomic Brokerage. - **Credit Score Monitoring & Education**: Free credit score tracking, personalized tips, and financial health resources. - **Small Business Tools**: Guides and comparison tools for small-business financing, credit cards, and banking. - **Mobile App**: iOS and Android app (4.8 stars, 100k downloads) for tracking net worth, budgeting, and managing finances on the go. - **NerdWallet Editorial & Educational Content**: A library of 15,000+ articles, guides, and expert reviews covering personal finance topics. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market Cap ~$750M (as of mid-2026, based on stock price ~$11.32 and 65M shares outstanding) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$836.6M** (FY2025 reported) - **Total Funding**: $238.8M prior to IPO, plus $131M Post-IPO equity raise - **IPO Date**: November 4, 2021 - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Camelot Financial Capital Management (lead Series A), plus partnerships with hundreds of financial institutions (banks, insurers, lenders) including major names like Capital One, Chase, and others. - **Growth Signals**: - 10M+ app downloads and 7M+ monthly active users. - Revenue of $836.6M reflects significant scale. - Remote-first workforce across 17 countries. - Named a 2024-2025 "Best Company to Work For" by U.S. News & World Report. - Expanded into Canada and UK with localized content. ## Competitive Advantages - **Trusted Brand & Content Moat**: 15,000+ pieces of expert-reviewed financial content and a high-traffic organic presence. High trust scores (4.8 stars on app stores, 5-star ratings in multiple product categories). - **Revenue Model Breadth**: Diversified across affiliate marketing (lead generation for credit cards, loans, insurance), advertising, and its own Cash Account product. - **Data & Personalization**: Uses aggregate financial data to tailor product recommendations, improving conversion rates and user stickiness. - **Scale & Reach**: 10M+ monthly active users and partnerships with 100+ financial experts create a flywheel of content and user acquisition. ## Strategic Focus - **Mobile & App Growth**: Building the app as the primary engagement hub (net worth tracking, savings, investing). - **AI & Personalization**: Investing in AI-driven recommendations and personalized financial guidance (currently hiring a Senior PM for AI Growth). - **Expansion into Adjacent Verticals**: Deepening small business offerings and insurance marketplace. - **International Expansion**: Ongoing buildout of content and partnerships in Canada and the UK. - **Product Diversification**: Launching and scaling proprietary products like the Cash Account (3.9% APY) to reduce reliance on third-party affiliate fees. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes "candor, respect, humility, and curiosity." Employees report high levels of cross-functional collaboration and a "consumer-first" mission. - **Remote-First**: The company has transitioned to a remote-first workplace; most roles are fully remote from anywhere in the U.S. (offices still exist in San Francisco, New York, and the UK). - **Work-Life Balance**: Rated 4.3/5 on work-life balance by employees. Company-wide mental health days, generous parental leave, and flexible scheduling. - **Compensation & Perks**: Competitive health insurance for employee + family, mental health support, retirement plans, and an emphasis on employee growth/empowerment. - **Engineering & Data Focus**: Strong engineering culture (120 technical staff). Opportunities to work on massive data sets (credit card products, personal finance data) and shape AI-driven features. - **Employee Reviews (Glassdoor-style)**: Overall 3.5/5.0 on employer rating (Culture: 3.9, Compensation: 3.9, Career: 3.2) — positive sentiment around mission and flexibility, moderate on career advancement pace. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Active DEI programs, inclusive environment, and commitment to employee belonging (per careers page). - **Current Openings**: ~20+ active roles including: Staff Data Scientist, Senior IT System Administrator, Staff Data Product Manager, Senior PM (AI Growth), Staff Software Engineer, Senior Engineering Manager, and more. ## Sources 1. [NerdWallet Official Site](https://www.nerdwallet.com/) 2. [NerdWallet Careers Page](https://www.nerdwallet.com/careers) 3. [NerdWallet Jobs (Ashby)](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/nerdwallet?embed=js&locationId=0b9f774b-79d1-400a-b374-c228816c97ee) 4. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nerdwallet) 5. 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