Assistant Economist (Range D)

HM Treasury ,
London, Greater London
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About HM Treasury The Treasury is the United Kingdom's economics and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the government's financial and economic policy. Its aim is to raise the rate of sustainable growth, and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life with economic and employment opportunities for all. About the Group Fiscal Group The Fiscal group is responsible for ensuring the sustainability of the public finances, over both the medium term and the long term, thereby supporting economic stability and growth. Operationally, it ensures that Government's financing needs are met, over both the short and medium term. About the Team Fiscal Statistics and Policy (FSP) Team The FSP team has overall lead on UK fiscal policy issues and so plays a key role at the centre of HM Treasury's policy-making. It has the overall lead on the UK's fiscal framework, analysis on a range of diverse topics including fiscal scenario and projection modelling, the fiscal impact of migration, long-term fiscal sustainability and the role of fiscal policy in the macroeconomic framework. The team is also responsible for the production and assessment of the Public Sector Finances Statistical Bulletin, working jointly with the Office for National Statistics (ONS). As the sponsor team for the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), FSP also leads on policy with respect to the OBR. FSP is a friendly inclusive team at the heart of advising the Chancellor and other Ministers on some of the biggest policy and analytical challenges facing the Government. We are an outstanding collaborative team from a diverse range of analytical and policy backgrounds. Flexible working patterns are encouraged, and personal and professional development is taken seriously. Key accountabilities Do you want an exciting role offering an opportunity to work on economics and analysis in an area of considerable political and public interest, at the heart of HM Treasury's policy-making? These posts sit within a team of analysts and policy professionals advising ministers on both current and future fiscal policy. Our work involves combining quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to inform ongoing policy development and ensuring that decisions are informed by the best available evidence. To do this we work collaboratively across the department, the government and with a diverse range of external partners from central banks, the UK's independent fiscal watchdog, academia and research to draw on different perspectives and evidence in order to inform judgements about short and long-run fiscal strategy. The posts will suit candidates with excellent analytical skills who are looking for a varied and dynamic portfolio of responsibilities. The post holders will need to be quick learners, delivering high quality analysis and building their own, and the team's capacity and capability. 1. Planning and delivering analytical projects by: identifying high priority HMT workstreams and relevant fiscal policy questions; conducting research using a range of analytical techniques and research methods; and delivering high quality outputs to inform and influence policy advice. 2. Effectively communicate the conclusions of their analysis to a diverse audience of Senior Officials (including the Chief Economist), Ministers, and other partners, influencing the strategic direction of HMT policy. 3. Become an ambassador for the fiscal group and supporting the E (Grade 7) to ensure the relevant team can operate effectively, and influence HMT policy. 4. Shaping the culture of Fiscal Group through contributing to corporate work streams, which seek to make the group an excellent place to work. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be assessed against the following criteria: Behaviours (seeing the big picture, making effective decisions, communicating and influencing, working together, delivering at pace) Technical Strengths Experience Sift criteria Candidates - Please note, you will be asked to give evidence in your application of how you meet these criteria. Required Qualifications: 1. Degree level Economics or equivalent experience Required Behaviours, Experience, and Technical Skills: 1. Ability to analyse data using economic tools and techniques and apply this knowledge effectively and at pace to advise senior officials and ministers. 2. Experience of shaping and delivering high quality analytical or research work, including scoping a work programme from high-level steers. 3. Excellent people management skills and ability to work collaboratively with others, build effective working relationships and deliver joint objectives. The lead criteria is: Ability to analyse data using economic tools and techniques, and apply this knowledge effectively to advise senior officials and ministers. If we receive a large number of applications, applications will be assessed against this criteria alone first. They will then be assessed against the other c

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