Senior Economist

BIS Oxford Economics, part of Oxford Economics Group, is a leading independent economics, construction and property forecasting company. We are seeking an experienced Senior Economist to join our Australian Macroeconomics team. As the market leader, BIS Oxford Economics provide excellent career opportunities, with the team working across a range of macroeconomic issues to deliver the economic information our clients need.

As a Senior Economist, you will ideally have 4+ years' experience in a similar role and will be looking to further your career. You will hold a very good economics degree or similar. You will want to apply your robust quantitative skills to forecasting the Australian economy at the national, state and city levels. We are looking for a candidate who can deliver insightful commentary on timely data releases, as well as produce regular research notes that highlight developing trends in the economy and communicate the risks around our forecasts. The successful applicant will engage with clients through presentations and respond to queries on demand.

This is an ideal opportunity to advance your career. BIS Oxford Economics is a rapidly growing organisation with offices situated around the world. We promote a friendly, collaborative and high-achieving environment. Good analytical skills and evidence of being proactive in using economics to answer client questions are a must.

Required

• Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field (honours or masters desired but not essential)
• In-depth knowledge of the Australian economy and exposure to macroeconomic forecasting.
• A proven, demonstrable track record of economic analysis and research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists.
• Comfortable working and liaising with our clients who are typically senior management in large corporations and government organisations.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple deliverables at once.
• Self-starter, with the drive to set and reach ambitious goals. At the same time, candidates must be team players, recognising the value of diverse perspectives and shared success.

Desired

• Advanced degree in Economics.
• Experience programming in R.
• Experience developing econometric models – specifically utilising time series techniques.
• Previous experience in consulting, investment banking, or professional services.
• An eye for data visualisation and the skills to turn ideas into output.

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University's business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world's foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.

Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in more than 15 cities. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics.