Economic Analyst
Talan
- Birmingham
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Using numbers and patterns to Influence current and future net zero policy
- Forming creative arguments to position client ambitions for policy change successfully
- Developing a strong evidence base and objective and logical arguments
- Influencing executive decision-making in government
- Quantitative analysis across multiple criteria (i.e. commercial, economic, or environmental) across policy, business models, and low-carbon products
- Scenario modelling - exploring the future outlook of industry and policy, to inform client investment decisions and resource allocation
- Communicating analysis methods and outcomes clearly and concisely to senior industry figures and stakeholders with little background in numerical analysis
- Managing a diverse and demanding workload, delivering projects accurately and on time.
- The role will require the completion of varied assignments working with industry and government to shape low carbon energy policy and analyse the costs and benefits of the net zero transition.
- Working within project teams to deliver client outcomes
- A mix of project and account work
- Communication and relationship-building skills: clear and concise communication, including verbal, numerical, and written methods. Able to explain complex topics simply and build relationships with employees at all levels, has the ability to works well within a team.
- Analytical skills: high degree of numeracy, confidence with data manipulation, and the ability to think logically and creatively about complex problems
- Modelling skills: capability across the MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel to carry out economic analysis.
- Organisation and flexibility: strong time management skills, and ability to handle competing priorities/deadlines, and independently manage project delivery to client expectations.
- Teamwork: capacity to operate as a team player working co-operatively with colleagues and clients.
- Academic background: degree at graduate or postgraduate level preferably in Economics, Finance, other social sciences- other numerate degrees will also be considered.
- Project management: experience developing and/or implementing project plans and business proposals
- Some experience working in the energy or utilities, environmental sector, or with public policy would be advantageous.
- Confidence and enthusiasm to present to colleagues and other stakeholders
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Reward and recognition schemes
Flexible working
Private Bupa healthcare
Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary)
Matched pension contributions
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to work scheme
Buy and Sell annual leave
Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts
Corporate gym rates
Employee Assistance Programme
Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar