The role of the Research Economist involves conducting an assessment of costs and benefits to business, as well as an assessment of wider economic effects.
Client Details
My client is a high profile organisation which influences and contributes to the research and development of high-quality international financial reporting standards and assessing their adoption for use in the UK.
Description
Research Economist
Birmingham
Role:
- Providing input into the development of two surveys (one to companies preparing accounts, the other one to investors) aimed at collecting data for a cost/benefit analysis.
- Assisting with the distribution of the two surveys
- Assisting with relevant engagement with stakeholders (1-2-1 interviews, other engagement) to bolster the quantitative survey results
- Supporting the economics team leader in the analysis of the survey data and the estimation of market-wide costs for preparers, including through the estimation of econometric models
- Assisting the economics team with other tasks
Profile
Research Economist
Birmingham
Essential:
- A postgraduate qualification in Economics or a related field.
- Extensive knowledge of economic theory and quantitative methods.
- Research experience in industry, government, NGOs or academia
- Experience conducting qualitative interviews
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Job Offer
- 6 month FTC
- £52,984.60
- Based in Birmingham with willingness to travel to London
- 4 days per fortnight in the office
Public Sector and Government