Economist / Senior Economist - Macro Consulting - Singapore

Oxford Economics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic consultancy firm in Singapore is looking for an Economist/Senior Economist for their Macro Consulting team. This role involves supporting a variety of macro consultancy projects, engaging with clients, producing analysis scenarios, and potentially travelling within Asia. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate degree in Economics and relevant experience with macroeconomic modeling. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate education in Economics required.
• Experience with macroeconomics models for forecasting needed.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of macro consultancy projects.
• Contribute to proposals and client pitches.
• Produce ad-hoc scenarios for clients.
• Assist the sales team.
• Handle client inquiries.
• Potential travel within Asia.

Skills

Strong academic education in Economics at postgraduate level

Experience in using applied macroeconomics models

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

Ability to work effectively in teams

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Economics

Job description

Economist / Senior Economist - Macro Consulting - Singapore

Department: Macro Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Singapore

Description

Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is looking to hire an Economist / Senior Economist, sitting in our Asia Macro Consulting team. Based in Oxford Economics’ Singapore office, the unit is responsible for a wide range of macro consulting projects in Asia. The position will report to the Associate Director of Asia Macro Consulting (based in Vietnam).

The position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team with the prospect of accelerated career development for those who do well. The position will also entail extensive client contact and possible travelling within the region to deliver projects and support clients. The role provides a significant opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting projects as well as develop proposal writing and project management skills.

In the past 12 months, we have delivered a range of projects related to (1) development of custom trade model, (2) modelling impacts of trade policies and tariffs for major MNEs, (3) publishing thought‑leadership reports for public audience on the topics of FDI, climate change and carbon markets, and (4) writing reports for the prime minister office of an emerging country on their macroeconomic prospects and key policy strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting a wide range of macro consultancy projects for clients in the Asia.
• Contributing to proposals and client pitches
• Production of ad-hoc scenarios for clients.
• Support the sales team.
• Dealing with client queries.
• The position is likely to involve travel within the Asia region.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong academic education in Economics at postgraduate level
• Previous experience in using applied macroeconomics models for forecasting and/or scenario analysis.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams across different offices and to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.