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Form of work
SalaryThe 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
