Senior Economist & Data Scientist — Economic Impact (London)

Oxford Economics Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic consulting firm based in London seeks a (Sr.) Economist/Data Scientist for their Economic Impact team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience and strong skills in data analysis, Python programming, and machine learning. Responsibilities include applying quantitative techniques to complex datasets, designing models for clients, and effectively communicating analytical results. This position offers competitive benefits including private healthcare and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Team Gatherings

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ professional experience in data science or applied economics.
• Experience building and deploying machine learning models.
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience with R or SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Applying quantitative techniques to large datasets.
• Designing and deploying econometric models for clients.
• Communicating with clients and managing relationships.

Skills

Data analysis

Python programming

Machine learning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Cloud platforms

Containerization (Docker)

Education

Postgraduate degree in economics or a related field

Tools

R

SQL

TensorFlow

PowerBI

Job description

A leading economic consulting firm based in London seeks a (Sr.) Economist/Data Scientist for their Economic Impact team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience and strong skills in data analysis, Python programming, and machine learning. Responsibilities include applying quantitative techniques to complex datasets, designing models for clients, and effectively communicating analytical results. This position offers competitive benefits including private healthcare and hybrid working options.