Associate Director - Economics London, England
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Location: London
Capability: Consulting
Experience Level: Senior Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: DAS and Economics
Contract type: Permanent
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Job Title: Economics Associate Director
Job Description
KPMG’s Economics practice has deep expertise in micro and macro economic research and analysis. This includes the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and the application of robust statistical and econometric analytical techniques. Using economic tools we help corporates and public sector bodies understand markets and improve their decision making.
KPMG Economics is active in many of the member firms within the KPMG network, including several countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and North America. The London office is home to one of the largest teams in the network and covers a range of practices, including competition economics, applied microeconomics (including strategy and economic policy appraisal), macroeconomics, econometrics and financial economics. It also works in regulated sectors such as Telecoms, Energy, Health, Transport and Water.
Economists at KPMG often work closely with academic advisers on client matters and research. They also collaborate closely with KPMG colleagues in areas where strong synergies exist. These include Infrastructure, Government and Health, Data Analytics, Disputes, Deal Advisory, Tax, Forensic and others.
The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated, outstanding economist to join the KPMG Economics team as an Associate Director, specialising in economic policy, impact assessment and evaluation.
Our services in this area include:
Economic strategy and policy development;- Economic appraisal of policy, tax & regulation;
- Impact analysis and reporting of wide-ranging economic, social and environmental impacts;
- Business case development & review;
- Evaluations, including conducting impact, value for money, and process evaluations and development of monitoring & evaluation frameworks;
- Broader cost-benefit analysis (CBA) & cost-effectiveness analysis.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in running projects and maintaining client relationships with minimal supervision from Directors and Partners. They will have a major role in ensuring that any client work is delivered to the highest standards in both content and form.
Specialisation and/or extensive experience in the application of microeconomics to the evaluation and appraisal of a wide range of public and private sector projects and policy and regulatory interventions is required. The candidate must have detailed knowledge of, and experience applying, best practice methodologies in economic appraisal and evaluation, including the HM Treasury Green Book and Magenta Book and supplementary UK Government appraisal guidance. Experience in applying these principles across a range of sectors, policy areas, and areas of economic, social and environmental impact is required.
Depending on the nature of the assignment, they will manage project teams, fostering a collaborative spirit and culture of respect. They will often work on several projects at a time, managing project teams or otherwise providing senior input into client deliverables. They will maintain a positive attitude when the team is under pressure, supporting other team members when they face challenging situations.
The successful applicant will play a key role in our sales’ efforts. They will build and maintain effective relationships with clients and will be able to discuss the wider KPMG offering with them. They will also develop a strong internal network with KPMG experts in related fields or based in other countries. They dentify and act on business opportunities, both with existing and new clients, taking innovative and market leading solutions to them.
They will also be involved in the management and the development of the KPMG Economics team as a whole, including contributing to our recruitment efforts, performance appraisal, mentoring and thought leadership.
The Person
Qualifications and Skills:
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and skills:
Top academic qualifications in economics, with a focus on microeconomics, at least at MA/MSc level.- Expertise in economic appraisal and/ or evaluation in line with HM Treasury Green and Magenta Book methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- An ability to explain complex economics clearly to non-economists, and apply economic concepts and techniques to real world situations.
- Experience and/or qualifications in quantitative techniques/econometrics are an advantage
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- An ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets, on multiple projects simultaneously, and to produce deliverables of consistently high quality.
- An ability to work as part of a team, managing the input of others (including more senior and more junior colleagues where appropriate).
Experience and Background:
Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have:
Solid experience as an applied microeconomist working in a consulting environment and/ or in a government department or regulator.- Significant knowledge of using microeconomics to help businesses, government and/ or regulators across a range of sectors.
- Detailed knowledge of, and extensive experience applying, best practice methodologies in economic appraisal and evaluation, including the HM Treasury Green Book and Magenta Book.
- Extensive experience in managing the economic analysis for large projects and multiple projects at a time.
- Extensive experience in managing resources (e.g. budgets) and teams, as well as more junior colleagues more generally.
- Experience in developing new business is desirable.
Why Consulting at KPMG?
Technology is a critical focus for us. It underpins everything we do. We're investing in technology like never before – not least because the pace of technological change is disrupting organisations in new and challenging ways. Through advanced data analytics and emerging tech-enabled solutions like AI and machine learning, we're helping clients across diverse sectors to navigate that change. We enable them to avoid any unnecessary risks and to uncover new, transformative opportunities that could give them a competitive edge. A career here means stretching your skills and honing your expertise by solving complex problems as part of a collaborative, results-driven and supportive team. Whether we're helping our clients to reduce their costs, make better decisions, improve efficiencies or deploy the latest technologies, we bring together broad specialisms and talents to deliver robust, connected solutions.
