Economist - Product Development - Tourism Economics Job at Oxford Economics (London)

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, technically skilled Economist with strong programming and data science skills to join our Subscriptions Team in Europe. This role will support the enhancement, maintenance, and innovation of our flagship subscription products: the Global Travel Service (GTS), Global City Travel (GCT) and Air Passenger Forecast (APF) databases and associated outputs. The successful candidate will assist in refining forecasting models, expanding data-driven product features, and streamlining internal workflows under the guidance of senior team members, in order to drive revenue growth. The role will involve working with the rest of the Tourism Economics team who are based across a range of office locations.

Job Responsibility

Assist in developing and maintaining Python-based econometric models to expand our product and data offerings
Collaborate with technology teams to integrate new data sources, automate processes, and deploy systems on cloud platforms
Contribute to the design of tools that enhance product scalability, improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
Support the update and forecasting process for GTS and GCT
Stay informed on industry and technological trends to propose innovative product enhancements and process improvements

Requirements

Advanced skill in Python (required) for both data analysis, scripting, and automation
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and interest in learning DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD)
Strong analytical skills with experience handling large datasets (time series, cross-sectional)
Proactive problem-solving and commitment to delivering innovative, scalable solutions
Understanding of econometric techniques and software is required
A degree in Economics is essential with 2 years of professional experience preferred
Ability to work effectively in teams across offices and within tight deadlines
Ability to plan workload, ensuring sufficient time for quality assurance from senior colleagues
Attention to detail and a commitment to going the extra mile to produce rigorous, accurate work

Nice to have

Additional software development skills are desirable
Basic knowledge of SQL and data visualization tools is desirable
Some understanding, experience and interest with other technologies e.g. Web development (React, Node.js etc), and other programming languages (Golang, Rust etc) is desirable

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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