Frontier Economics Limited
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London, Greater London
Economic Consultant (Pool)
Overview
Job Description
** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the current situation the recruitment process for all roles will be taking place at a slower pace. However we are still very keen to speak to candidates so please continue to express your interest by submitting your application and a member of the Recruitment team will be in contact with you.** We are currently looking for experienced Economic Consultants to work across our different practice areas. You will have the opportunity to apply your current skills and knowledge and also advance your career by gaining experience in new sectors. We offer our clients innovative and creative ways to solve problems using economics as a foundation. This means we need you to be more than just a talented economist - you should also be an excellent consultant and first-rate communicator with the industry expertise and technical skills to back up your economics. Our approach is collaborative but we try to never lose sight of the fact we are a team of individuals. We aim to provide you with the flexibility to shape your career to suit your particular needs, providing support to allow you to progress, and systems that are fair and transparent. You will find that working at Frontier is unlike any other business. All our employees own a share of the company, so we all have a say in how the company is run. Whether you have a flair for marketing or enjoy arranging social events, you will be actively encouraged to get involved and to put forward your ideas. This could be in designing our training programmes, supporting our recruitment activity or being part of our events teams, to name just a few. Our open-plan offices reflect our inclusive and open culture. From Directors to Interns, we all sit together. Our supportive and friendly environment means you can ask for advice or bounce ideas off colleagues whenever you need to. In order to apply for this position, we are looking for experienced Economists who can demonstrate the following skills: Problem solving and analytical skills * Confidence with basic statistical and econometric concepts. * Able to solve problems defined by managers and confident to move away from remit when appropriate. * Confidence to question established views and contribute original ideas. Implementation and delivery * Able to work independently of others, to provide outputs to deadline, and of a consistently high quality, and to take responsibility for discrete pieces of work * Able to prioritise tasks, and to use initiative when problems occur. Team work * Good interpersonal skills and willingness to learn from more experienced colleagues. * Desire to pro-actively find out about the whole project. * Ability to pass knowledge onto less experienced colleagues. Communication skills * Written work should be logically structured and clear and it should require only minor alterations before sending to clients. * Confidence to make contributions to internal and selective client meetings, and to be able to communicate ideas to clients in a concise and professional manner. Consulting skills * Able to form commercial conclusions based on the results of work and to see the interesting story or angle from the perspective of the client and/or Frontier * Contribution to development ideas with colleagues and managers. * Able to build client relationships and to support clients on day-to-day matters. We make sure we strike a balance between home and work and we support flexible working. All Frontier employees are rewarded for their contribution to the firm. You will be entitled to a competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible hours, 28 days' annual leave and the option to purchase extra holiday. And we support volunteering by providing the option to take a 'Charity Day' to help good causes for the wider community. We arrange many social events throughout the year including our annual summer and Christmas parties and other outings that cater for all tastes - including sport, films, theatre and music. If this sounds like the type of place you would like to work then submit your application now!