Analyst / Economist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing firm is hiring talented graduates for roles as analysts or economists in London. You will perform quantitative research and analysis, gain hands-on experience through direct client engagement, and receive mentorship to support your career development. Visa sponsorship is available, and successful candidates will have a master's degree in a relevant field. The anticipated start date is September-October 2025.

Benefits

Visa sponsorship for non-UK citizens

Close mentorship from senior team members

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, sustainability, or a related field is essential.
• Excellent quantitative skillset and problem-solving abilities required.
• Strong communication skills are essential for direct client contact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative investigation and literature reviews.
• Assume responsibility for project work streams and client interaction.
• Receive mentorship from senior team members and receive regular reviews.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in economics, sustainability, or related discipline

Tools

R

Python

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

As a graduate at Mode, you will work on a mixture of quantitative investigation, including descriptive statistics, implementing models and econometrics, and qualitative work, including literature reviews, policy analysis, and report writing. As you gain experience, you will rapidly become responsible for structuring problems, finding solutions, and delivering content. A ‘typical’ Mode project lasts around three to four months, with short projects lasting around a month, and longer ones up to a year.

Most successful applicants will have a master's degree and possess an impressive mix of academic achievement, economics and quantitative skills, and exhibit personal initiative. Previous work experience is not necessary. Mode will challenge you to reach your full potential. You will quickly assume responsibility for your own project work streams, and direct client contact is encouraged. Mode will support you with close mentorship from a senior team member who will guide your career development. As Mode is a small firm, we emphasize ‘on the job’ training, supported by colleagues and regular reviews.

We are seeking talented graduates to join our rapidly growing team as analysts (~0-2 years experience) or economists (~1-3 years experience).

· Location – The role is based in London (UK), with an expectation of working in the office at least 3 days per week.

· Visa sponsorship – We will sponsor work visas for non-UK citizens.

· Start date – September-October 2025.

· Salary – £40-55k p.a., depending on experience (with discretionary bonus).

Candidate Profile

· Master's degree in economics, sustainability, or a related discipline (essential).

· Excellent quantitative skillset (essential).

· Aptitude for problem-solving and strong communication skills (essential).

· Advanced coding capabilities, such as in R, Python, etc. (preferred).

· Previous work experience, especially using PowerPoint and Excel (preferred).