Economist data scientist emea macro consulting Job at Oxford Economics (Belfast)

Job Description

The role focuses on applying econometrics and data science for macroeconomic analysis and market forecasting for companies and public sector clients across EMEA, as part of consulting projects, helping clients to understand economic developments and the implications for their business.

Job Responsibility

Contribute to the delivery of consulting projects by producing high-quality economic and econometric analysis, forecasts, and supporting materials including reports and presentations
Independently design, estimate, and interpret time-series econometric models for forecasting, scenario analysis, and stress testing
Apply quantitative data science techniques to large scale macroeconomic and market datasets using Python and/or R, alongside Excel-based tools
Present aspects of analytical work in internal and client-facing meetings, tailored to both non-technical and technical business audiences
Ensure project deliverables are clear, accurate, and appropriately structured for different client audiences
Contribute to client discussions, presentations, and meetings, helping explain analysis including econometric results, forecasts, and implications for business decision-making
Respond to client questions with clear and timely inputs

Requirements

Degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline, such as Econometrics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in an analytical (data science, econometrics etc), consulting, or research role for the Economist/Data Scientist role, and longer (3+ years) for the Senior Economist/Senior Data Scientist role
Demonstrated experience independently delivering end-to-end analytical work, including data preparation, time-series econometric and machine learning model development, validation, and interpretation, applied to forecasting, scenario analysis, or stress testing
Strong understanding of the economic theory underpinning time-series methods, including model specification, assumptions, and limitations, with experience delivering project-based outputs to deadlines
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience working with large scale macroeconomic and market datasets
Experience in econometrics and programming in Python and/or R for applied time-series analysis and forecasting
Strong Excel skills for analysis and econometric and machine learning modelling
High attention to detail and a structured, task-oriented approach to work
Ability to communicate complex economic, econometric and quantitative data science information clearly to non-specialist audiences
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to collaborate with colleagues across different offices and locations

Nice to have

Experience in a client-facing role, including responding to client queries and contributing to the development of commercial relationships
Experience developing econometric and machine learning models for applying macroeconomic or market forecasts to assess business, sector, or market outcomes

What we offer

Fast career progression
On-the-job training and access to external training courses
Potential of secondment to our global offices
Regular team gatherings, team and company socials
Volunteering days and full-company offsites
Private Healthcare
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Workplace Nursery Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid/Flexible Working

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