Economist Jobs in the United Kingdom
Grant Thornton
London (8 Finsbury Circus), London
Examples of our projects in the financial services and payments sector include: Independent report for a leading high street bank being investigated by the Financial Ombudsman for potential misselling Independent expert on securities litigation matters (FSMA90/90A) Independent expert on competition investigation into alleged cartel in the European bonds market Advising banks and asset management firm’s on complying with consumer duty requirements Support to the FCA on its motor finance investigation Advising PSR on its market investigation into payments operations Advising PSR with regards to the future direction of Openbanking Developing and reviewing regulatory costing models for assessing fair value Options analysis for an international payments operator Supporting financial institutions appraise the value of their investment products and services as part of complying with consumer duty regulations. Experience as a competition or regulatory economist gained in consultancy, industry or at an economic regulator Expertise gained in the financial services and / or payments sectors Strong understanding of the financial services and / or payments regulatory environment Previous experience in conducting fair value assessments and cost modelling Experience of working with legal advisors on competition investigations Experienced using Microsoft Office including Excel Good oral and written communication skills Experience of presenting complex arguments to a range of stakeholders Knowing we’re right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.
Grant Thornton
London (8 Finsbury Circus), London
Experience of presenting complex econometrics arguments to a range of stakeholders Experience of writing and delivering complex reports Experience of using econometric and statistical software at least one of R, Stata or Python Experience of using Microsoft office including excel Knowing we’re right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. A look into the role As an Associate Director Economist within our Economic Consulting team, you will: Work on contentious dispute matters, this will include leading a team to develop econometric models which can be used to estimate the quantum of harm in securities litigation matters and competition damages claims acting as lead support for the Independent Expert.
Grant Thornton
London (30 Finsbury Square), London
Examples of our projects include: Advising an economic regulator in relation to the setting of a retail price control Advising an energy company in its response to Ofgem’s retail price control consultation Support to a global telecommunications operator to reshape the regulatory framework Economic tests to assess whether a group of companies have engaged in a cartel and the damages that arose from the overcharge Advising a financial institution to respond to an investigation into potential mis-selling Estimating the return on investment to a consumer business from undertaking ESG activities Assessing value for money and advising on subsidy matters in relation to Government investment in a major transport initiative Supporting financial institutions appraise the value of their investment products and services as part of complying with consumer duty regulations. Liaising with clients including project updates and presentation of analysis Working alongside Directors and Partners to develop client relationships and to write proposals Identifying opportunities for business development including drafting thought leadership material Supporting analysts to develop and achieve their potential Knowing you’re right for us Joining us as a Regulatory Economist Associate Director within our Economic Consulting, the minimum criteria you’ll need is an MSc in Economics and significant experience of working in the UK regulatory sector either from consultancy, industry or economic regulator and working with senior level clients.
Wayman Learning Trust
London, London
Strong links with the business world: Engage with economists, business leaders, and financial professionals to enrich your teaching and provide students with real-world insights into the world of economics. Picture yourself leading engaging lessons that bring economic concepts to life, utilizing real-world examples, case studies, and simulations to create an interactive and stimulating learning environment.
Wayman Learning Trust
London, London
Deliver engaging and challenging Economics lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5, potentially contributing to Business Studies teaching at Key Stage 3. Foster a deep understanding of economic concepts and principles, encouraging students to analyze real-world economic issues and develop their own informed opinions. This is an exceptional opportunity to inspire a love of economics in young people and equip them with the critical thinking skills to understand the complexities of the global economy.
Wayman Learning Trust
London, London
Strong links with the business world: Engage with economists, business leaders, and financial professionals to enrich your teaching and provide students with real-world insights into the world of economics. Picture yourself leading engaging lessons that bring economic concepts to life, utilizing real-world examples, case studies, and simulations to create an interactive and stimulating learning environment.
Wayman Learning Trust
Hounslow, EN
Strong links with the business world: Engage with economists, business leaders, and financial professionals to enrich your teaching and provide students with real-world insights into the world of economics. Picture yourself leading engaging lessons that bring economic concepts to life, utilizing real-world examples, case studies, and simulations to create an interactive and stimulating learning environment.
Bloomberg
London, undefined
With close to 50 economists and 200 economics and government reporters worldwide, Bloomberg has an outstanding capacity to explain where the global economy and geopolitics are now, where they might be heading, and the ways in which the forces interact. + Collaborate on projects with the broader Bloomberg Economics group – contributing quotes to news stories and from time to time working on joint projects with economics reporters.
Wayman Learning Trust
Richmond, EN
Our school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and global awareness. We seek a passionate and dedicated Economics teacher to join our school in Richmond.
Aquarius Population Health
£70000 - £75000 YEAR
London, London
What we offer: Impactful work: Lead and deliver a wide range of projects spanning quantitative and qualitative research, across public, private, and non-profit sectors, from innovative start-ups to the very largest multinationals, influencing healthcare decisions on a global scale. We are relentlessly focused on solving hard problems, generating high quality evidence to inform healthcare decision making, and we are searching for like-minded, high-performing colleagues who share our vision to transform health, for everyone.
PropSource Consulting
Manchester, NW
Lead and contribute to a variety of projects including: Health Impact Assessments (HIA), Social value assessments, Economic impact assessments, Equality impact assessments, Needs assessments, Socio-economic chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). The Manchester office is home to a multidisciplinary team, offering a dynamic environment beyond economics - collaboration is at the heart of everything they do; it's friendly (and dog-friendly), flexible, supportive and rewarding.
Hobson Prior
London, London
Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is seeking an Experienced Health Economist to focus on analysing health data, developing economic models, and providing strategic advice.
Symmetron
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Symmetron is a health economics and outcomes research consultancy with over 15 years of business activity in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), providing solutions for major pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers worldwide. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of health economic research, performing clinical and economic evidence review, synthesis of inputs (inclusive of survival analysis and network meta-analysis), model development and communication.
F&L Search
London, London
The successful candidate will combine deep knowledge of the European economy with fluency in Python, and a passion for building models that sharpen forecasting and generate fresh insight. On behalf of a leading macro platform, we are seeking a high-potential economist to focus on Developed Europe.
Mindrift
London, EN
GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you’ll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.
CambridgeEconometrics
Cambridgeshire, EN
We are recruiting across a number of teams including: Global Climate Policy - responsible for delivering economic modelling projects, often using our flagship macroeconometric model E3ME or building and using bespoke models, for international organisations and clients across the world. a keen interest in Cambridge Econometrics' core business of extracting meaning from economic data, working with large datasets and systems modelling, and in making evidence-based analysis relevant to the needs of policy makers .
Vella Recruitment
London, London
Our client mentors and trains staff to an extremely high level and gives you the support, mentorship and guidance to truly develop a leading career – in return, they are looking for people with experience within the UK’s Built Environment Sector with Economics experience. Regarded widely as a market-leading, highly respected SME operating across the Town Planning and Economic Development space based in the heart of Central London.
Department For Transport
£54857 YEAR
Leeds, Yorkshire
AMBA (Aviation, Maritime and Borders Analysis) is a multi-disciplinary analytical division with around 50 high-performing team members who provide expertise on modelling, economic analysis, statistical analysis, operation research, social research and advice on appraisal and evaluation to shape strategic thinking and policy development. AMBA is at the heart of some of DfT’s priority policy areas, including: This role will manage the National Air Passenger Demand Model (NAPDM) which is used to forecast unconstrained demand and feeds into other aviation models run within the team.
Economist Jobs Overview
Do you take an interest in economic news, market forecasts, charts, graphs, and statistics? You may want to consider making this into a career by becoming an economist. Economist jobs are the backbone of a healthy economy since economists help individuals, businesses, governments, and other organisations make sound financial decisions.
Economists collect, research, and analyse economic data and use it to create economic forecasts and give financial advice. In this job, you might work in the public sector, or for corporations and organisations. Your job responsibilities will commonly include:
- collect and analyse data
- present data through reports, speeches, academic studies, and publications
- research economic issues and trends
- create economic forecasts
- give financial advice, both on a small scale (for example to individuals) and on a large scale (for example by advising governments on economic policies)
- develop economic theories
How to Find the Economist Job That Fits You
When choosing between different economist jobs, consider if you want to take on a more solitary role or work closely with others. Some economists have a primary advisory role and work closely with others in a corporation or government agency. These jobs commonly include giving presentations and speeches as well. Roles that focus more on research may be a better choice if you’re introverted.
Working for a public agency will be a different type of work culture than working for a private entity. Government agencies are able to take a more long-term approach to economic policy. If you’re goal-oriented and driven by metrics, working in business operations focusing on maximising profits might be a better fit for you.
How to Apply to Economist Jobs
To get the right job for you, craft a well-written and thoughtful job application that emphasises your best strengths. Read the ad to see what the employer is looking for in a candidate and describe how you best fit the requirements. There are several approaches you can use to do this effectively, including describing your accomplishments at past jobs and showing quantifiable results, such as sales numbers that improved as a result of your guidance.
The next step is to increase the visibility of your CV. In addition to responding to job ads, upload your CV to Monster’s database for recruiters so that they can reach out to you as well. Start by creating a profile.
How to Follow up With an Employer
Following up on your job application is an optional step that can increase the likelihood of getting a job interview. Sometimes, the hiring process is just slow, but at other times, reaching out can bring attention to your application when there are many different applicants for a job.
Following up shows that you’re dedicated, really interested in the job, and persistent. Depending on your personal preference and the work culture of the job you’re applying to, you can follow up either by phone or email.
It’s appropriate to wait at least a week after you submit your application to follow up; and similarly, to wait about a week after a job interview to check in on the status. You should send a thank you email to the interviewer within 24 hours, however. This email can also include a brief summary of your strengths and what you can contribute to the job.
Interviewing Tips for Economist Jobs
Do you have a forecast for your job interview? By planning ahead and practicing answers to the right interview question, you can get an idea what to expect. While it’s likely the interview will include some traditional interview questions, you should also prepare for questions on specific current economic events and developments.
These are some examples of potential interview questions for economists:
- What economic trends do you think will impact our industry the most in the next few years?
- How do you communicate complex financial information in layman terms?
- How do you stay informed about current economic developments?
- Do you have experience with statistical modelling software?
At the end of the interview, many employers will ask if you have any questions. Prepare for this moment by researching the employer in advance and asking something insightful, such as questions about the work culture or the company mission. Ideally these questions should have an optimistic tone and make the interviewer feel good about their work.
It’s likely you have questions about benefits, salary, and other more personal details, but it’s better to leave these questions for when you get an offer. The interviewer is about presenting yourself in the best light so that it can lead to that offer. Because of this you should also carefully consider what to wear to make sure it matches the dress culture or dress code of the employer.
What to Do When You Get an Offer
Once you found the right job and get a job offer, it’s easy to brief a sigh of relief. But don’t let the excitement overshadow the fact that you’ll need to carefully review your offer. Many employers leave room for negotiation. Come prepared with salary research about the median pay for your position and location, while taking into account other unique factors that you can contribute.
If the offer is for a government job, you may have less room for negotiation, but unless the job description specifies the exact pay, salary may be negotiable. Government jobs often divide positions into levels of experience. Negotiating what seniority level you get placed in, if reasonable, can also give you a boost in pay.
Economist Jobs and Career Paths
Economists can work for a multitude of organisations conducting research or planning economic strategies. These are some common career paths:
- Commercial research: Another career path is to conduct economic research for the private sector, for example market research and financial forecasts. You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in economics or finance for most jobs.
- Strategic planning: Economists can work in the private sector to plan strategies for product pricing and other business decisions. For these economist jobs you typically need a bachelor’s degree in economics.
With a degree in economics, you can also take on related jobs, for example in finance and business operations. Similarly, because these fields are related, you can get some jobs as an economist with a finance, mathematics, business, or statistics degree.
To be successful as an economist, you’ll also need a combination of the following skills:
- analytical skills
- attention to detail
- objective and logical reasoning
- communication skills
- a basic understanding of statistics and mathematics