Oxford Economics, a leading global economic research and consultancy firm, is looking to hire an enthusiastic Senior Economist to join our expanding Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Macro Consulting team, based in either Oxford or London. The team delivers bespoke macro consultancy and research projects for private and government clients on a variety of macroeconomic themes, drawing heavily on OE’s internal suite of models. Projects typically involve economic forecasting, scenario analysis and custom model development, across topics such as international trade, financial markets and public policy.
Senior Economists in the EMEA Macro Consulting team typically work on two or three research projects at a time. Consulting projects usually run for between two and six months, and culminate in a report, presentation to a client and/or handover of a model/analytical outputs. Under the supervision of an Associate Director, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake a mix of technical work including modelling and data analysis, production work such as report drafting or preparing presentations, as well as having an active role in client liaison.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to work with our diverse range of clients based in the EMEA region and across multiple sectors, with the opportunity for foreign travel. Good client management skills are therefore important. Working with senior colleagues, the production of research proposals for potential clients on request is also an important element of the job.
Key Responsibilities
Take the lead on project work, undertaking robust and rigorous economic analysis in the delivery of consultancy projects; Apply quantitative analytical techniques to large datasets using software such as Excel and EViews; Use the Oxford Global Model for forecasting and scenario analysis; Handle clients and potential clients effectively, responding promptly and positively to their enquiries and managing Oxford’s relationship with them; Work with senior colleagues to write research proposals, project reports and presentations; Be able to plan and structure project work and coordinate input from other colleagues, ensuring sufficient time for quality assurance from senior colleagues; Manage/mentor junior team members; and Be entrepreneurial in the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities. Skills and Experience
Senior Economists will be expected to have at least three years of prior experience, working as a professional economist in the private or public sector. The successful candidate will be rigorous, adaptable and creative in seeking solutions to difficult economic questions. The successful candidate should also have the following attributes: Master’s degree in economics or a closely-related quantitative discipline; Excellent written English and strong communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists; An intuitive understanding of macroeconomics, and a keen personal interest in global economic issues; Substantial experience of quantitative economic analysis and report-writing; Familiarity with applying quantitative analytical techniques to large datasets using software such as Excel and EViews/Stata; Evidence of being proactive and creative in using economics to answer (external, internal or policymaker) clients’ questions; Attention to detail and a commitment to going the extra mile to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available; Previous experience in using applied macroeconomics models for forecasting and/or scenario analysis; Knowledge of international trade and related policy issues; Understanding of the interaction between the economy and the financial/banking sector; Experience of providing policy/economic advice to government departments in the Middle East. Terms of the position
Competitive remuneration package, including performance-related bonus. Private health insurance. Location: Oxford or London 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 governmental or local laws. About Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts, and analytical tools on 200 countries, 100 industrial sectors and over 4,000 cities. Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has 24 offices across the globe. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics. Oxford Economics is a key adviser to corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders. Our worldwide client base now comprises over 1500 international organisations, including leading multinational companies and financial institutions; key government bodies and trade associations; and top universities, consultancies, and think tanks. About EMEA Macro Consulting
The team tackles a wide range of questions raised by our clients, for both internal business planning purposes and external-facing thought-leadership. From an internal planning perspective, recent examples of our work include an assessment of the implications of a “Trump downside” scenario for one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, the development of a macro econometric model of the Central and Eastern European banking system for a major European bank, and an assessment of exchange rate risk in a major Eastern European economy, on behalf of an asset manager. The team also plays a key role in bespoke macroeconomic model development, helping clients around the world use Oxford’s Global Economic Model in a way tailored to their interests.
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Take the lead on project work, undertaking robust and rigorous economic analysis in the delivery of consultancy projects; Apply quantitative analytical techniques to large datasets using software such as Excel and EViews; Use the Oxford Global Model for forecasting and scenario analysis; Handle clients and potential clients effectively, responding promptly and positively to their enquiries and managing Oxford’s relationship with them; Work with senior colleagues to write research proposals, project reports and presentations; Be able to plan and structure project work and coordinate input from other colleagues, ensuring sufficient time for quality assurance from senior colleagues; Manage/mentor junior team members; and Be entrepreneurial in the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities. Skills and Experience
Senior Economists will be expected to have at least three years of prior experience, working as a professional economist in the private or public sector. The successful candidate will be rigorous, adaptable and creative in seeking solutions to difficult economic questions. The successful candidate should also have the following attributes: Master’s degree in economics or a closely-related quantitative discipline; Excellent written English and strong communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists; An intuitive understanding of macroeconomics, and a keen personal interest in global economic issues; Substantial experience of quantitative economic analysis and report-writing; Familiarity with applying quantitative analytical techniques to large datasets using software such as Excel and EViews/Stata; Evidence of being proactive and creative in using economics to answer (external, internal or policymaker) clients’ questions; Attention to detail and a commitment to going the extra mile to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available; Previous experience in using applied macroeconomics models for forecasting and/or scenario analysis; Knowledge of international trade and related policy issues; Understanding of the interaction between the economy and the financial/banking sector; Experience of providing policy/economic advice to government departments in the Middle East. Terms of the position
Competitive remuneration package, including performance-related bonus. Private health insurance. Location: Oxford or London 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 governmental or local laws. About Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts, and analytical tools on 200 countries, 100 industrial sectors and over 4,000 cities. Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has 24 offices across the globe. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics. Oxford Economics is a key adviser to corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders. Our worldwide client base now comprises over 1500 international organisations, including leading multinational companies and financial institutions; key government bodies and trade associations; and top universities, consultancies, and think tanks. About EMEA Macro Consulting
The team tackles a wide range of questions raised by our clients, for both internal business planning purposes and external-facing thought-leadership. From an internal planning perspective, recent examples of our work include an assessment of the implications of a “Trump downside” scenario for one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, the development of a macro econometric model of the Central and Eastern European banking system for a major European bank, and an assessment of exchange rate risk in a major Eastern European economy, on behalf of an asset manager. The team also plays a key role in bespoke macroeconomic model development, helping clients around the world use Oxford’s Global Economic Model in a way tailored to their interests.
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