Senior Economist, Planning and Infrastructure Economics Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia KPMG Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Economist to join our Planning and Infrastructure Economics team at KPMG. As a Senior Economist, you will play a key role in helping us plan for our cities, regions, and infrastructure needs, both now and into the future.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and Deliver Quantitative Macro-Economic Analysis

Develop and deliver quantitative macro-economic analysis of policies and projects, using sophisticated econometric, macroeconomic, and Computable General Equilibrium models.

Provide Strategic Economic Advice

Develop and provide strategic economic advice to our clients in the planning and prioritization of infrastructure investments and future thinking.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams

Work with some of Australia's leading minds on the biggest economic issues and reforms nationally across tax, labour market, productivity, cost of living, immigration, and the future of our communities.

Communicate Complex Ideas

Provide economics expertise and knowledge sharing internally and externally, unlocking our exposure to new or different opportunities in the anticipation of emerging or growing industry trends.

Support Thought Leadership

Support thought leadership across strategic, technical, and business issues impacting our clients and markets.

Work in a Collaborative Environment

Work in a team environment that is intellectually curious, with a drive to solve and understand complex problems.

Requirements
  • Strong Analytical Skills

Confident in delivering economic advice to private and public sector clients using your knowledge of economic theory and your technical ability to develop evidence using quantitative economy-wide or macro-economic models.

Experience with Quantitative Analysis

Strong experiences with quantitative and econometric analysis and economic modelling with a confidence to deliver economic advice using sophisticated econometric, macroeconomic, and Computable General Equilibrium models.

Excellent Communication Skills

Take pride in communicating complex and technical economic modelling and analysis clearly and concisely to meet the specific needs of clients.

Passion for Economics

Your passion for economics and how policies and infrastructure projects impact the Australian economy drives you to provide high-quality, evidence-based economic advice to clients.

Qualifications and Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background, and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. You will bring to the team your qualifications, skills, and experience such as:

  • Highly analytical approach to economics and data with a strong interest in the use of technology and data to improve advice.
  • Confident coding skills and familiarity with software packages that support management of large, complex data sets and the development and application of large economic models.
  • Skills and confidence to support independent thought in delivering economic advice to clients.
  • The ability to communicate complex problems and analytics in clear and compelling narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Team-oriented with a clear understanding of how to deliver value to clients in a commercial advisory environment.
  • Tertiary qualifications in economics (mandatory), ideally with further studies to support your passion and exposure to quantitative economic modelling.


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