Economist - Industry Consulting - 1 year Maternity Cover

Oxford Economics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic consulting firm is hiring an Economist for a 1-year maternity cover in London. The role involves conducting robust economic analysis and client communication, requiring strong quantitative skills and adaptability. Candidates should have a degree in economics and excellent Excel capabilities, with knowledge of econometrics software seen as a plus. Benefits include private healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Team Gatherings and Connection Boost!

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to explain economic concepts to non-specialists.
• Experience with economic modelling and large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth economic analysis for consulting projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients in written and verbal formats.
• Develop innovative methodologies and research proposals.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Client communication

Adaptability

Good writing

Education

Degree in economics

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Excel

EViews

Python

R

Job description

Economist - Industry Consulting - 1 year Maternity Cover

Department: Industry

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London, UK

Description

Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is looking for a high-calibre economist to join our London-based Industry consulting team for a year as Maternity Cover. The team has a large and diverse portfolio of consulting work; our clients operate in many different sectors including renewable energy, financial services and construction. We typically conduct in depth economic analysis of an industry, although the type of questions we answer will vary significantly by project. Analysis includes: assessing the economic contribution of an industry to the wider economy; demand forecasting; identifying fast growing markets; and offering corporate advice on location decisions; etc.

We are looking for candidates with a flair for good writing, who possess strong quantitative skills, and are comfortable working with a variety of different datasets. As our projects vary, adaptability and the ability to bring new ideas to the table is essential. Being a confident presenter who enjoys communicating innovative research is also necessary.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company which has over 450 economists in offices around the world. The role is both interesting and varied and offers room for growth, a competitive salary package (including bonus plan), and an excellent benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking robust and rigorous analysis in the delivery of consultancy projects, including applying quantitative analytical techniques to large datasets using a variety of tools, including economic impact modelling;
• Communicating with clients and potential clients effectively. This includes clearly articulating analysis in both written and verbal formats, responding promptly and positively to their enquiries, and building on existing and new client relationships;
• Communicating with economists across Oxford Economics to ensure we deliver the most value to our clients;
• Balancing priorities across multiple projects;
• Developing research proposals, innovative methodologies, and structuring projects to meet client requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

The profile, orientation and skills that you will bring to the team include:

• Strong academic education with a degree in economics. (A postgraduate degree would be considered a plus).
• Excellent Excel skills used in the manipulation and analysis of large datasets.
• Experience of economic modelling, quantitative economic analysis and the use of large datasets in a consultancy, corporate, government or similar setting.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists.
• Knowledge of econometrics software such as EViews, and programming languages like Python or R would be considered as plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Benefits

Here are some of the benefits we offer in the UK to ensure you feel valued, supported, and thrive at work:

• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Flexible Working
• Team Gatherings and Connection Boost!