Economic Consultant

Godfrey North; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey North is recruiting an Economic Consultant for its Dublin Economics team. The role focuses on Cost-Benefit Analysis, economic modelling and economic impact assessments for clients across public and private sectors.

You will build Excel-based models, develop recommendations and present findings to senior stakeholders, while working directly with clients and managing project workstreams from Dublin.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in economics, consulting, government or similar analytical role.
• Degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Engineering or another numerate discipline.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
• Experience in, or exposure to, CBA, Economic Impact Assessment, business cases or economic modelling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial approach to problem-solving and confidence working with clients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Cost-Benefit Analysis to assess investment, policy and strategic options.
• Build and develop Excel-based financial and economic models.
• Prepare Economic Impact Assessments and support the development of business cases.
• Analyse datasets, test assumptions and interpret complex economic and financial information.
• Undertake market, industry and sector research.
• Develop clear, evidence-based recommendations for clients.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Work directly with clients and take ownership of individual project workstreams.

Skills

2-3 years exp

Economics/Finance degree

Excel modelling

CBA/EMA experience

Quantitative skills

Client facing

Communication skills

Education

Economics/Finance degree

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of an established professional services and advisory organisation that is expanding its Dublin Economics team and looking to appoint an Economic Consultant.

The role will involve working on varied assignments across the public and private sectors, with a particular focus on Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Financial Modelling and Economic Impact Assessments.

The Role

You will:

• Undertake Cost-Benefit Analysis to assess investment, policy and strategic options.
• Build and develop Excel-based financial and economic models.
• Prepare Economic Impact Assessments and support the development of business cases.
• Analyse datasets, test assumptions and interpret complex economic and financial information.
• Undertake market, industry and sector research.
• Develop clear, evidence-based recommendations for clients.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Work directly with clients and take ownership of individual project workstreams.

About You

We are looking for candidates with:

• 2-3 years' relevant experience in economics, consulting, government, financial analysis or a similar analytical role.
• A degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Engineering or another numerate discipline.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
• Experience in, or exposure to, CBA, Economic Impact Assessment, business cases or economic modelling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A commercial approach to problem-solving and confidence working with clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in economic consultancy from Dublin, working across a diverse range of clients, sectors and high-profile economic and investment projects.