Senior Economist

Oxford Economics Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic consulting firm in Belfast is looking for an Economist or Senior Economist to provide macroeconomic analysis and market forecasting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a degree in Economics or a related field. The position offers opportunities for career progression and the chance to work on high-impact consulting projects while developing analytical skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Fast career progression

On-the-job training

Private Healthcare

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience for Economist role; 3-4+ for Senior Economist.
• Experience working on project-based deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or workstreams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagement across macroeconomic projects.
• Produce high-quality economic analysis and forecasts.
• Contribute to proposals and client pitches.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Ability to produce high-quality project deliverables

Ability to communicate complex information clearly

Strong people skills

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance, or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

R

Econometric techniques

Job description

Economist / Senior Economist - Macro Consulting - EMEA (Belfast)

Department: Macro Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Belfast, UK

Description

Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is seeking a motivated and ambitious Economist or Senior Economist to join our growing EMEA Macro Consulting team, based in Belfast.

The role focuses on delivering macroeconomic analysis and market forecasting for companies and public sector clients across EMEA, as part of consulting projects, helping clients to understand economic developments and the implications for their business.

The successful candidate will work across a range of consulting projects, supporting clients with macroeconomic insight, market forecasts, and risk analysis. The role requires strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with Python, R, and econometric techniques for applied analysis. It offers strong skill development and career progression opportunities, with scope to learn from and work closely with experienced economists from across Oxford Economics’ wider UK and global network and take on greater responsibility over time depending on individual performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement

• Support client engagement across macroeconomic and market forecasting consulting projects for corporate and public sector clients across EMEA
• Contribute to client discussions, presentations, and meetings, helping explain analysis, forecasts, and implications for business decision-making
• Act as a point of contact for defined areas of analysis, responding to client questions with clear and timely inputs

Project Delivery

• Contribute to the delivery of consulting projects by producing high-quality economic analysis, forecasts, and supporting materials including reports and presentations
• Present aspects of analytical work in internal and client-facing meetings, tailored to both non-technical and technical business audiences
• Ensure project deliverables are clear, accurate, and appropriately structured for different client audiences

Business Development & Sales Support

• Support senior team members in maintaining strong client relationships and high levels of client satisfaction
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals and client pitches, including analytical inputs and presentation materials
• Assist in identifying opportunities to extend existing projects or support new client engagements, ensuring proposals align client needs with Oxford Economics’ capabilities

Travel & Regional Presence

• Limited travel within Europe may be required
• Maintain flexibility to support client needs across various locations

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

ESSENTIAL

Language & Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (other European languages are a plus)
• Ability to communicate complex economic and quantitative information clearly to non-specialist audiences
• Ability to produce high-quality project deliverables with appropriate structure and clarity
• Strong people skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across different offices and locations

Education & Professional Experience

• Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline, such as Econometrics and Data Science
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in an analytical, consulting, or research role for the Economist Role, and longer (3-4+ years) for the Senior Economist role
• Experience working on project-based deliverables, with the ability to manage multiple tasks or workstreams simultaneously

Technical & Operational Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience working with macroeconomic and market datasets
• Experience in econometrics and/or programming in Python and/or R for applied time-series analysis and forecasting
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for analysis, modelling, and presentations
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and a structured, task-oriented approach to work

DESIRED

• Experience applying econometric and/or data science techniques in a professional or applied setting
• Experience in a client-facing role, including responding to client queries and contributing to the development of commercial relationships
• Experience applying macroeconomic or market forecasts to assess business, sector, or market outcomes

Job Benefits

Here are some of the benefits we offer in the UK to ensure you feel valued, supported, and thrive at work:

• Fast career progression
• On-the-job training and access to external training courses
• Potential of secondment to our global offices
• Regular team gatherings, team and company socials
• Volunteering days and full-company offsites
• Private Healthcare
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Flexible Working

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Accelerated career progression based on performance and achievement of KPIs
• Opportunities to work with and across Oxford Economics consulting teams and global officers
• Exposure to a wide range of projects shaping how leading multi-national companies and organisations make decisions
• Opportunities to deepen technical skills in forecasting and quantitative analysis
• Development of client-facing consulting and commercial skills

COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Analytical and problem-solving: Ability to interpret macroeconomic and market data, assess implications for clients, and form clear, well-reasoned conclusions
• Attention to detail: High standard of accuracy and consistency in analysis, data handling, and client deliverables
• Client focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality work and supporting clients in understanding economic developments and their business implications
• Communication: Ability to explain complex economic concepts clearly and confidently to non-specialist audiences, both verbally and in writing
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams, functions, and geographies

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.