Economic Research Analyst

Summary: The Economic Research Analyst role is a fixed-term maternity cover position based in London, requiring collaboration with the Chief Economist to deliver impactful economic analysis and reporting. The analyst will maintain core economic research reports, contribute to new outputs, and provide insights for external communications. This position is integral to supporting the strategic priorities of a leading membership body in the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Chief Economist to deliver timely and insightful economic analysis and reporting.
• Update and maintain a suite of core economic research reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance of both data and narrative.
• Contribute ideas and content for new economic research outputs, including both qualitative and quantitative work.
• Provide economic insight and data to support external submissions, policy documents, speeches, and presentations.
• Respond to media requests for statistics and commentary, supporting the organisation's external voice.
• Maintain and update internal databases of economic statistics, ensuring the integrity of data used across the organisation.
• Assist in a potential redesign of the economic data infrastructure (time permitting and secondary to core responsibilities).
• Support other economics-related tasks and projects as required.

Key Skills:

• Degree in Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• 4-5 years' experience in an economist or economic research analyst role.
• Strong quantitative analysis and modelling skills.
• Proven ability to apply macroeconomic techniques to industry-specific contexts.
• Proficient in sourcing and analysing UK and international economic data.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK economy and financial services sector.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly in explaining economic data clearly and concisely.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Interest in UK public policy and the application of economic analysis in a political context.

Salary (Rate): £300.00

City: City Of London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other