Job description

Requisition ID:  474001

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

Our national economics practice is going through an exciting period of growth. We’re looking for Economists (Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers) to play a leading role in growing our business and delivering high-profile engagements with our global networks and fast-moving clients. These positions are available to the right candidates across our national practice, providing ongoing exposure to teams and clients across the country and the opportunity engage on important and exciting issues.

As part of our team, you’ll develop your capabilities in high quality analysis, managing relationships and challenging assumptions. You’ll receive the support, training and coaching you need to progress quickly along the career path you choose.

Your key responsibilities

In your role as an Economist you will liaise with clients and deliver solutions across a range of public and private engagements including:

Economic appraisals and cost benefit analysis

Policy and strategy development and regulatory advice

Statistical and econometric forecasting

Labour market modelling and analysis

Bespoke analysis and modelling of complex business problems

Developing detailed proposals and supporting business development initiatives

Skills and attributes for success

At the Consultant/Senior Consultant level we’re looking for people with the following capabilities and experience:

Degree qualified in economics or a related discipline with 1 to 3 years of experience in a corporate, consulting or government setting

Excellent interpersonal and client management skills, including the ability to contribute to a high-performance team environment

Demonstrated experience in conducting and writing-up research on industry and policy issues

Effective project management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliverables

Exceptional report writing and communication skills

Strong quantitative skills with a background in applied economic and/or econometric analysis

At the Manager level we’re looking for people with the following capabilities and experience:

Degree qualified in economics or a related discipline with over 3 years of experience in a corporate, consulting or government setting

Demonstrated experience in delivering economic impact and cost benefit studies, econometrics, forecasting, business modelling, regulatory analysis and economic policy advice

Proven ability to define and solve problems, research issues and potential solutions, and provide advice on policy and government programs, market trends and industry practices

A track record of managing high-performing teams and delivering exceptional client experiences

An ability to deliver impactful ‘photo-ready’ reports, proposals, and presentation materials

Ideally, you’ll also have

Complementing your capabilities to apply an economic lens to problems, a proficiency in spreadsheet-based analysis, econometrics and programming languages would also be desirable

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your performance. In addition, our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be tailored to your individual needs, to give you the freedom to manage your role in a way that’s right for you. This includes;

a variety of flexible working and leave arrangements

personalised career development including coaching and support to help you build your career and access to formal learning so you can develop the skills you’ll need to thrive in the future

a range of tools and benefits to guide and support your health and wellbeing throughout your entire EY career

About EY 

At EY, we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Through our inclusive leadership behaviours, a variety of internal networks, flexible working and mentoring programs, you will have the support and flexibility to build an exceptional career.

EY is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for people with disability. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or phone + 64 9 300 7044.

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process will be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. ​

Apply now. 

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third party provider.

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