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Lead Economist – Climate Consulting

Oxford Economics
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Oxford Economics, a leading global economic research and consultancy firm, is looking for a Lead Economist to join our expanding Climate Modelling and Scenarios team in Oxford and London.

The role of the Lead Economist is project management of macroeconomic and climate related consultancy projects. They will develop the methodology and project offering, conduct the analysis and present the results to our clients. Project teams usually also include one or two economists and / or senior economists which the Lead Economist will oversee.

Responsibilities

  • Project management and supervision of a number of research studies (between 1 and 3 projects at a time, depending on the scope and complexity);
  • Ensuring sound and well-founded economic analyses when carrying out consulting projects;
  • Apply quantitative analytical techniques to datasets using software such as Excel, EViews, R and Python;
  • Support and expansion of existing customers and potential new customers;
  • Write research proposals, reports and presentations;
  • Plan and structure projects and coordinate the contributions of junior team members and ensure sufficient time for quality assurance;
  • Entrepreneurial and proactive action in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities;

Skills & Experience

This exciting role is suitable for someone who has at least five years of professional experience in a comparable position. The successful candidate should be conscientious, adaptable and creative in finding solutions to challenging economic issues. Lead Economists should also possess the following characteristics :

  • Strong academic education with a BA / BSc in economics;
  • Excellent written English and strong communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists;
  • An intuitive understanding of macroeconomics, and a keen personal interest in climate issues;
  • Substantial experience of quantitative economic analysis and report-writing;
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available;
  • Experience working with clients and the ability to build business relationships with potential clients;
  • Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results and their implications, clearly and concisely.
  • A postgraduate degree in economics or climate related discipline would be considered a plus;
  • Experience in the management and development of employees;
  • Experience with quantitative analysis software, such as Stata, R or Python;
  • Experience using applied macroeconomics models for forecasting and / or scenario analysis.
  • 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 governmental or local laws.

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