Experienced Professional, Management Consultancy

WSP in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India seeks a Senior Economist/Data Analytics consultant to lead economics and data analytics workstreams across advisory projects. You will apply cost-benefit analyses, policy assessments and market studies, and translate findings into client-ready reports.

You will analyse large datasets in Excel/Python, develop dashboards in Power BI, and support proposal development with rigorous methodology and resource assumptions. 3–6 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related analytical discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in economics, data analytics or related field desirable.
• Training in data analytics or economic appraisal is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined economic and data analytics workstreams across projects.
• Apply economic appraisal, policy assessment, cost-benefit analysis, demand and market analysis.
• Analyse complex datasets using Excel, Python and other tools to generate insights.
• Translate technical analysis into client-ready reports, dashboards and recommendations.
• Interpret client requirements and ensure deliverables meet the brief and outcomes.
• Support proposals with methodology, resourcing and written content.

Skills

Excel

Python

Power BI

R

SQL

Data analytics

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field

Postgraduate qualification in economics or related field desirable

Tools

Power BI

Job description

• Lead defined economic and data analytics workstreams across projects, ensuring outputs are delivered to agreed scope, quality standards and timelines.
• Apply economic appraisal, policy assessment, cost-benefit analysis, demand and market analysis, and related analytical techniques to support advisory assignments.
• Analyse complex datasets using Excel, Python and other relevant tools to generate clear, evidence-based insights.
• Translate technical analysis into concise, client-ready reports, presentations, dashboards and recommendations.
• Interpret client requirements and work with project managers and technical leads to ensure deliverables respond to the brief and intended outcomes.
• Contribute to workshops, technical discussions and client interactions as required, bringing a clear point of view supported by evidence.
• Support proposal development, including methodology, technical approach, resourcing assumptions and relevant written content.
• Apply, or rapidly develop familiarity with, relevant Australian government and industry appraisal frameworks, including NSW Treasury and Transport for NSW guidance where applicable.
• Review own work rigorously, participate in peer reviews and ensure outputs meet WSP quality, commercial and risk management expectations.
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues, share technical knowledge and contribute to building economic and analytical capability within the India team.
• Comply with WSP policies, including SHEQ, information security, ethics and professional conduct requirements.
• Typically, 3–6 years’ experience in economics, infrastructure advisory, data analytics, policy analysis, transport economics, urban economics, public sector advisory or management consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver project components with increasing autonomy, including structuring analysis, managing inputs, checking outputs and escalating risks when required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability, including experience working with large, complex datasets and drawing practical insights from imperfect information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Python, Power BI, R, SQL or other analytical and visualisation tools would be advantageous.
• Experience preparing written reports, presentations, charts, tables and other client-facing material for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings, implications and uncertainties in plain language.
• Experience contributing to proposals, business cases, options analysis, economic appraisals, policy assessments or infrastructure advisory assignments.
• Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams and adapt to Australian client, project and governance requirements.
• Commercial awareness, professional judgement and ownership mindset appropriate for a senior consultant-level role.
• Constructive, coachable and collaborative working style, with the maturity to seek feedback, act on it and support others.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined economic and data analytics workstreams across projects, ensuring outputs are delivered to agreed scope, quality standards and timelines.
• Apply economic appraisal, policy assessment, cost-benefit analysis, demand and market analysis, and related analytical techniques to support advisory assignments.
• Analyse complex datasets using Excel, Python and other relevant tools to generate clear, evidence-based insights.
• Translate technical analysis into concise, client-ready reports, presentations, dashboards and recommendations.
• Interpret client requirements and work with project managers and technical leads to ensure deliverables respond to the brief and intended outcomes.
• Contribute to workshops, technical discussions and client interactions as required, bringing a clear point of view supported by evidence.
• Support proposal development, including methodology, technical approach, resourcing assumptions and relevant written content.
• Apply, or rapidly develop familiarity with, relevant Australian government and industry appraisal frameworks, including NSW Treasury and Transport for NSW guidance where applicable.
• Review own work rigorously, participate in peer reviews and ensure outputs meet WSP quality, commercial and risk management expectations.
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues, share technical knowledge and contribute to building economic and analytical capability within the India team.
• Comply with WSP policies, including SHEQ, information security, ethics and professional conduct requirements.
• Typically, 3–6 years’ experience in economics, infrastructure advisory, data analytics, policy analysis, transport economics, urban economics, public sector advisory or management consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver project components with increasing autonomy, including structuring analysis, managing inputs, checking outputs and escalating risks when required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability, including experience working with large, complex datasets and drawing practical insights from imperfect information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Python, Power BI, R, SQL or other analytical and visualisation tools would be advantageous.
• Experience preparing written reports, presentations, charts, tables and other client-facing material for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings, implications and uncertainties in plain language.
• Experience contributing to proposals, business cases, options analysis, economic appraisals, policy assessments or infrastructure advisory assignments.
• Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams and adapt to Australian client, project and governance requirements.
• Commercial awareness, professional judgement and ownership mindset appropriate for a senior consultant-level role.
• Constructive, coachable and collaborative working style, with the maturity to seek feedback, act on it and support others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Public Policy, Finance, Planning, Engineering, Mathematics or a related analytical discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Economics, Applied Economics, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Infrastructure, Transport Planning or a related field is desirable.
• Professional training or certification in data analytics, economic appraisal, business case development or infrastructure advisory would be advantageous.

BGV

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

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