Graduate Programme

2027 UK Graduate Programme (London & Belfast)

Department: Graduate Programme

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Oxford Economics is the world's foremost independent economic advisory firm. We enable intelligent and responsible decision-making through the provision of timely, data-driven economic and business insights and solutions our clients trust.

Our economists are experts at applying innovative economic models and research tools to provide valuable insights into essential business, financial, and policy issues. As a fast-growing, independent consultancy with a global reach, our goals are to provide outstanding analysis, forecasting and analytical tools for our clients, and challenging and rewarding careers for our staff.

We have an opportunity for exceptional economics graduates to join our teams in London and Belfast. This two-year scheme places successful candidates in six-month rotations, with opportunities across our teams including:
Macro Forecasting & Analysis, Global Industry, Scenarios & Macro Modelling, Macro Consulting, Economic Footprint & Sustainability, and Tourism Economics. The rotating nature of this program, coupled with comprehensive on-the-job training, will allow you to gain in-depth practical knowledge and professional experience related to your academic and extracurricular background.

As a Assistant Economist, you will be working closely with experienced economists and will be expected to take responsibility for your work from an early stage. You will contribute to Oxford Economics’ services by working with our large global team of economists on a variety of projects, including forecasting, policy analysis and bespoke economic impact modelling.

As you rotate between teams, you will have the opportunity to work on Oxford Economics’ global macro, city and sectoral forecasts and prepare articles on topical economic issues; develop econometric forecasting tools; undertake ‘what if’ scenario analysis; or assist senior economists on a variety of consultancy projects.

By the end of the programme, you will be able to:

• Apply your formal economics training to real world issues
• Interact confidently with clients and the media to explain your work
• Manage your time efficiently and balance several competing priorities
• Apply a range of analytical techniques and software packages to bring insight
• Write concisely and with impact on complex issues

During your two years in the rotation programme, you will work in four of the following teams. Please rank your top three choices in your covering letter and we will take these preferences into account when processing your application.

Macro Forecasting and Analysis (London)

Using the Oxford Economics Global Economic Model, the macro forecasting and analysis team produces forecasts for GDP, inflation, interest rates and hundreds of other indicators for more than 200 countries updated twice a month. The team also produces written analysis on the implications of the latest economic data and policy news, and in-depth research on the critical issues that will shape the performance of economies and financial markets.

Global Industry (London)

Our global industry team provides historical and forecast data on production, investment and profit trends at a granular level for over 100 sectors in 77 countries to inform our clients’ business planning. It also undertakes detailed bespoke forecasting on prospects and risks to clients’ own product sales and input costs.

Scenarios and Macro Modelling (London)

Our clients need to understand the implications of the major risks to the world economy for their businesses, whether from rapidly rising inflation, geopolitical events or climate change. Our Global Economic Model is the ideal tool for…