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We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam. The Economics Team uses economic research and data science to deepen our understanding of economic, credit, and financial trends. We combine rigorous empirical analysis with clear communication to inform decisions across and beyond Plaid. You will conduct applied economic research, develop reliable analytical methods, and turn complex findings into clear, useful insights. Working with economists and data scientists, you will own research projects from question framing and data preparation through validation and written communication. This is a hands-on role for an economist who enjoys working with large datasets, exercising sound judgment, and explaining evidence and limitations to a range of audiences. You will have opportunities to develop a research specialty and take on broader ownership as the team grows. We're guided by our principles including impact, growing together, embracing openness and positivity, and inventing tomorrow; we're looking for leaders who are motivated by those same principles.
Responsibilities
- Investigating economic questions and trends through rigorous empirical research, from framing the question through analysis, validation, and communication
- Working with large, complex datasets to develop reliable measures and reproducible analytical workflows
- Evaluating findings against established research and public benchmarks, assessing data quality and representativeness, and clearly communicating uncertainty and limitations
- Applying econometric and time-series methods to test hypotheses, assess robustness, and distinguish meaningful patterns from noise
- Writing clear research briefs and presenting findings to technical and nontechnical audiences; partnering with colleagues across research, data science, and the business to identify useful questions and inform decisions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in economics or a related empirical field, or a Master's plus 4+ years of relevant applied experience, with strong empirical training. Exceptional candidates completing their PhD in 2027 are welcome; relevant research includes applied macroeconomics, household or behavioral finance, fintech, and financial regulation
- Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience independently analyzing large, complex datasets and building reproducible analytical workflows
- Strong econometric and time-series modeling skills, with experience applying these methods to economic questions and assessing robustness
- Excellent writing for non-academic audiences, demonstrated through policy memos, market commentary, or research briefs. You can explain and defend your methods, findings, and limitations to technical and nontechnical audiences
- Sound research judgment: you distinguish evidence from interpretation, communicate uncertainty, and scope claims to what the data supports
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Nice to have: experience conducting applied economic research in fintech, finance, a research institute, or a public-sector organization; prior ownership of a recurring research publication
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
Compensation Range: $190.8K - $262.8K
INTRODUCTION
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam. The Economics Team uses economic research and data science to deepen our understanding of economic, credit, and financial trends. We combine rigorous empirical analysis with clear communication to inform decisions across and beyond Plaid. You will conduct applied economic research, develop reliable analytical methods, and turn complex findings into clear, useful insights. Working with economists and data scientists, you will own research projects from question framing and data preparation through validation and written communication. This is a hands-on role for an economist who enjoys working with large datasets, exercising sound judgment, and explaining evidence and limitations to a range of audiences. You will have opportunities to develop a research specialty and take on broader ownership as the team grows. We're guided by our principles including impact, growing together, embracing openness and positivity, and inventing tomorrow; we're looking for leaders who are motivated by those same principles.
Responsibilities
- Investigating economic questions and trends through rigorous empirical research, from framing the question through analysis, validation, and communication
- Working with large, complex datasets to develop reliable measures and reproducible analytical workflows
- Evaluating findings against established research and public benchmarks, assessing data quality and representativeness, and clearly communicating uncertainty and limitations
- Applying econometric and time-series methods to test hypotheses, assess robustness, and distinguish meaningful patterns from noise
- Writing clear research briefs and presenting findings to technical and nontechnical audiences; partnering with colleagues across research, data science, and the business to identify useful questions and inform decisions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in economics or a related empirical field, or a Master's plus 4+ years of relevant applied experience, with strong empirical training. Exceptional candidates completing their PhD in 2027 are welcome; relevant research includes applied macroeconomics, household or behavioral finance, fintech, and financial regulation
- Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience independently analyzing large, complex datasets and building reproducible analytical workflows
- Strong econometric and time-series modeling skills, with experience applying these methods to economic questions and assessing robustness
- Excellent writing for non-academic audiences, demonstrated through policy memos, market commentary, or research briefs. You can explain and defend your methods, findings, and limitations to technical and nontechnical audiences
- Sound research judgment: you distinguish evidence from interpretation, communicate uncertainty, and scope claims to what the data supports
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Nice to have: experience conducting applied economic research in fintech, finance, a research institute, or a public-sector organization; prior ownership of a recurring research publication
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
Compensation Range: $190.8K - $262.8K
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Insights Analyst
Frame your degree for PERM eligibility
PERM requires your employer to define minimum degree requirements before filing. A bachelor's in statistics, economics, or information systems maps cleanly to Insights Analyst duties. Degrees in unrelated fields create audit risk, so document coursework that aligns with the role's analytical requirements.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have sponsored Insights Analyst or Business Analyst roles through PERM. Employers already familiar with the recruitment documentation and prevailing-wage process move faster and face fewer compliance surprises than first-time sponsors.
Search green card roles on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by the Insights Analyst job title to find employers actively sponsoring EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. You'll see which companies have filed PERM applications for analytical roles, so your outreach targets sponsors rather than employers you'd need to educate from scratch.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level II and Level III wages for your target metros, and confirm your offer meets or exceeds that threshold before accepting.
Understand what PERM recruitment documentation covers
During PERM, your employer must run mandatory recruitment steps and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Insights Analyst roles classified under analytics or data management SOC codes typically require at least three recruitment sources. Delays happen when job descriptions are too narrow or too broad.
Check O*NET to confirm specialty occupation standing
Pull the O*NET profile for Insights Analyst or the closest matching occupation to confirm the role is categorized as requiring a bachelor's degree or higher. Employers and USCIS both reference this classification when establishing that the position qualifies for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship.
Green Card Insights Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Insights Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Insights Analyst positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals when the employer defines a minimum bachelor's degree requirement in a quantitative field. EB-2 applies when the role specifically requires an advanced degree and the employer can document that requirement in the PERM filing. The distinction affects the priority date queue your case enters, which matters most for nationals of high-backlog countries.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Insights Analyst?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a two-to-three year initial period and no guarantee of renewal; green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency. There is no annual lottery for EB-3 sponsorship, and the filing timeline is employer-driven rather than subject to a random selection event. The tradeoff is that PERM recruitment and I-140 adjudication typically take longer than an H-1B petition before work authorization is granted.
What does the PERM process look like for an Insights Analyst employer?
The employer starts with a prevailing-wage determination from DOL, then runs a mandatory recruitment campaign over roughly 30 to 60 days to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. After recruitment closes, the employer files the PERM application. DOL processing currently runs several months before the I-140 petition stage begins. Your role during this period is limited, but your job description and qualifications need to be locked in before recruitment starts.
How do I find employers who are already sponsoring Insights Analyst green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Insights Analyst roles filtered by green card sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers with active PERM filing history for analytical roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring foreign professionals rather than pitching the idea to an employer for the first time during an interview.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can port to a same or similar occupation under AC21 portability rules without losing your priority date. Insights Analyst roles generally transfer well within data or analytics occupational categories, but you'll want to confirm the new role falls under the same or a sufficiently similar SOC code before making the move.