Lead Economist

Description:

We are a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, who best meet the minimum criteria for a role.
 

• A degree in economics, finance, data science or related discipline, with significant relevant professional economic experience
• Knowledge of wholesale markets and financial stability gained through professional experience or academic studies
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio, including experience of planning, prioritising and allocating work within the team, considering resources. Experience of managing upwards, considering risks and demonstrating good judgement
   

Essential
 

• Experience of project and people management and producing high-quality economic analysis
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to lead on strategy-focused analysis on wholesale financial markets
• Experience in building and managing multiple working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of drafting and organising briefings for senior leadership
• Ability to lead delivery in a fast-moving environment, maintaining pace and quality of delivery while juggling multiple projects at the same time
• To be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty and an ability to prioritise
• Well-developed report writing and communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex issues accurately and concisely for senior management, both orally and in writing