Lead Global Economist – Macro Forecasting
Oxford Economics, a leading global economic research and consultancy firm, is looking for a Lead Economist to join the Global Macro team in London, which is a part of the wider Macro and Investor Services team. The Global Macro team, which comprises of five other economists, reports to the Managing Director for Macro and Investor Services and is responsible for coordinating all of Oxford Economics’ global macro forecasts and research, including contributions to a number of OE’s global publications and macro-related consultancy projects as appropriate.
The team has an outstanding forecasting track record and produces high quality economic research. We offer a collegial working environment where you will receive regular opportunities to work with high-profile macroeconomists on topical issues, and coaching to enhance your professional skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of the industry.
The main responsibilities of the role are to help produce high quality research and analysis for our clients, assist with the shaping of the global economic narrative and design and perform high forecast checks to maintain the high quality of Oxford Economics’ macroeconomic forecasts.
Key Responsibilities
- Global Macro Research: Produce in-depth research exploring key issues affecting the global and advanced economies and outlining the narrative behind our global economic forecasts.
- Forecast support: Help the team in terms of shaping the global economic forecast and assisting the team in order to ensure that a high quality forecast with a cohesive narrative is presented to clients.
- Developing the global teams toolkit: Help develop models and other tools to assist with our economic analysis.
- Client engagement: Help to produce client presentations and webinars and presenting research to clients.
Skills & Experience
- Strong academic education with a degree in economics. (A postgraduate degree would be considered a plus).
- Experience using the Global Economic Model for forecasting and/or scenarios would be considered a plus.
- Three to five years of experience as a macro economist covering a range of advanced economies.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to apply quantitative methods to economic and data.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by governmental or local laws.
About Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts, and analytical tools on 200 countries, 100 industrial sectors and over 4,000 cities. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.
Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has 24 offices across the globe. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics.
Oxford Economics is a key adviser to corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders. Our worldwide client base now comprises over 1500 international organisations, including leading multinational companies and financial institutions; key government bodies and trade associations; and top universities, consultancies, and think tanks.
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