Senior,Economic Advisory Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Business

Position: Senior, Economic Advisory )

The opportunity

EY has an established industry leading EY-Parthenon Practice. We help clients determine the right deal to do and then assist them in doing the deal right. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

You will be responsible for analyzing economic and financial data, market trends, and industry reports to help design, develop, and construct economic models and tools to assist government agencies, non-profits, and corporations across industries and global markets.

You will also be engaged to assist in performing cost-benefit analyses, economic impact assessments, econometric modelling and forecasting, and policy analysis and program design across a range of different sectors.

You will also support in assignments where econometric and statistical techniques are adopted to develop optimization tools, construct valuation and risk assessment models, quantify economic damages, and/or help businesses in their decision-making process. These economic and statistical models are used for a range of applications, including operations and strategic planning, policy design and implementation, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, financial reporting, valuations, and litigation matters.

You are expected to:

Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams

Identify issues and propose solutions

Actively contribute to report writing and the development of financial and economic models

Demonstrate ability to listen to clients and address their needs

Develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients

Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility towards engagement team members

Participate in commercial research and marketing efforts

Stay up to date on business and economic developments relevant to our clients’ businesses

Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided

To qualify for the role you must have

Undergraduate degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, or related field with a fundamental understanding in micro and macroeconomics, with an interest in industrial organization, international economics, and econometrics

Prior experience in economic consulting, data analytics, regional economic development, and economic research

Prior experience performing economic impact assessments, cost-benefit analysis, economic benchmarking, and policy and program design

Knowledge of basic economic principles, and the ability to conduct independent economic research and apply fundamental economic theory to clients’ issues

Knowledge of key macroeconomic trends and policy issues as well as the ability to conduct economic analyses related to these factors as required

Experience working with public data sources and analyzing economic indicators

Ability and flexibility to work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of work deliverables, and manage time spent against budget

Excellent analytical, project management, multi-tasking, communication, organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Proficiency with MS Excel, Access, Word, and Power Point

Experience with computer programs and statistical languages such as STATA, R, Python, and/or Mat Lab

What we look for

We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be…