Economist / Senior Economist

CambridgeEconometrics; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Econometrics is seeking multiple Economists and Senior Economists to join their team in Cambridge, UK. This role involves delivering precise economic analysis and modelling across various projects, focusing on environmental policy and social issues, in a dynamic and supportive working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Individual training budget

Group personal pension (9.5% employer contributions)

Income protection and life assurance

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in econometric estimation and macroeconomic modelling is preferred.
• Strong interest in data and economic policy analysis.
• Excellent team-working and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research for various economic and environmental projects.
• Draft project reports and deliver presentations.
• Contribute to business development and proposals for new opportunities.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical analysis

Data handling

Visualisation

Communication in English

Problem-solving

Education

BSc or Master's degree in Economics

Tools

Python

Job description

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Benefits: Hybrid and flexible working; individual training budget; group personal pension (9.5% employer contributions); and income protection and life assurance

Cambridge Econometrics (CE) is a global independent economics consultancy, that helps organisations across the public and privates sectors to make informed strategic and policy decisions. We do this by providing clear, intelligent and actionable insights through the effective use of evidence, economic analysis and modelling.

Our research projects cover a range of environmental, economic and social policy topics including greening the economy, sustainable investment, the future of work, industrial strategy and regional economic development. Our clients include the European Commission, national, regional and local governments, NGOs, industry and investors as well as international organisations including the ILO, IRENA, UN organisations and the World Bank. The breadth of our work makes CE a stimulating place to work and we've been listed by the Financial Times as a Top Management Consultancy since 2020.

We are an SME, employing around 60 people at our companies in Cambridge (UK), Brussels, Budapest and Northampton (MA) in the USA. We frequently work with partner organisations from academia, consultancy, philanthropy and the not-for-profit sector.

We are hiring multiple Economists and Senior Economists at our headquarters in Cambridge, UK. We are recruiting across a number of teams including:

• Global Climate Policy - responsible for delivering economic modelling projects, often using our flagship macroeconometric model E3ME or building and using bespoke models, for international organisations and clients across the world. Projects focus on policy challenges of global significance and relevance to emerging and developing economies.
• UK Environmental Policy - delivering economic analysis and modelling for public sector clients and organisations shaping the policy agenda across the UK. Projects cover climate, energy and natural resources topics with a strong focus on policy impact assessments, economic valuation and cost benefit analysis.
• UK Economic and Social Policy - carrying out data analysis and bespoke modelling for UK public sector clients. Projects focus on issues relating to local economic development and economic geography, productivity and regional policy, innovation and industrial policy, infrastructure and land use, and labour markets and the future of work.

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include:

• contributing to projects by undertaking quantitative analysis - data handling and visualisation, statistical analysis, econometric estimation, macroeconomic modelling - and interpretating and presenting results
• qualitative research to inform and complement the quantitative analysis, e.g. literature review
• interpreting the client's needs and undertaking analysis to meet those needs
• conducting policy analysis on topics related to economic, social and/or environmental policy
• drafting project reports and other deliverables, including presentations, to clearly communicate the key messages from CE's research
• supporting business development activities by contributing to proposals to secure new opportunities
• contributing to internal research projects and marketing activities

Person specification

For Economist roles, we are looking for:

• an undergraduate (BSc) or master's degree in economics - which included courses with strong applied economics and/or econometrics content
• a keen interest in Cambridge Econometrics' core business of extracting meaning from economic data, working with large datasets and systems modelling, and in making evidence-based analysis relevant to the needs of policy makers
• a good understanding of data structures, data processing and storing of data
• proficiency in at least one commonly used programming language (preferably Python) to analyse large datasets
• familiarity with economic statistics and an understanding of the national accounting system
• a proactive, resourceful and creative approach to problem-solving and designing research to meet the client's needs
• excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to identify and clearly express key messages in language appropriate to policy clients; other languages would be a plus
• a capacity for both team-working and for working autonomously
• strong time-management skills and an eye for detail
• experience of conducting research and delivering economic consultancy projects would be advantageous

For Senior Economist roles, we are additionally looking for:

• a successful track record of at least 3 years delivering research and/or consultancy projects in topics relevant to the policy areas that form Cambridge Econometrics' core business
• experience in leading project and proposal tasks, including designing analysis and deliverables
• experience coordinating, overseeing and quality assuring contributions of colleagues and collaborators
• ability to liaise and lead communications with clients and collaborators (e.g. meetings and presentations)
• project management experience, including project planning, resource management and cost control

All candidates are required to have the right to work in the UK for at least two years from the start of their employment.

Working at Cambridge Econometrics

Cambridge Econometrics is a world-leading provider of real-world, evidence-based economic analysis for policy assessment. As the trading arm of a charitable trust, we're driven by a desire to make a difference, not just a profit. We do work that we are interested in and can feel proud of.

We look for people who can provide rigorous, quantitative analysis and deliver it to our clients with confidence and clarity. Our reputation is based on delivering penetrating insight, so we recruit and develop people with an ability to digest, interpret and summarise key messages.

Cambridge Econometrics is accredited as an Investors in People organisation at the Silver award level. In all parts of the organisation we like to stretch and challenge our staff, so they continue to learn, and develop their skills and experience. In return, we offer a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment, and a strong commitment to high-quality training and development from day one. Benefits include: individual training budget; flexible working; l group personal pension and private health insurance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from under-represented communities and groups. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available on request.