Economist - graduate

Our Economics practice provides specialist economic analysis across all our legal, corporate, energy and utilities and public sector clients. Frequently working alongside colleagues from across Grant Thornton, we advise on high profile issues in all major sectors of the economy. Examples of our projects include:

• Economic tests to assess whether a group of companies have engaged in a cartel and the damages that arose from the overcharge.
• Advising a financial institution to respond to an investigation into potential mis-selling.
• Support to a global telecommunications operator to reshape their regulatory framework.
• Estimating the return on investment to a consumer business from undertaking ESG activities.
• The use of events studies and regression analysis to estimate shareholder losses in a securities litigation matter in the financial services sector.
• Assessing value for money and advising on subsidiary matters in relation to Government investment in a major transport initiative.
We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As an Economic Consulting Analyst within our Economic Consulting team, you will:
• Support on economic projects for clients
• Support with economic analysis, research and reporting writing
• Support with designing economic. Statistical and econometric analyses capable of addresses client needs.
• Support with the identification of data requirements
  
  Joining us as an Economic Consulting Analyst, the minimum criteria you'll need is an MSc which will have covered a minimum of 50% in economics with a preference towards industrial organisation and econometrics. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.
• Excellent written and oral verbal communication skills
• Experience in using Microsoft Office
• Experience in STATA and potentially other econometric programmes and languages e.g. R or Python
  
  Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton., Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.

The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Whether that's working reduced contracted hours, working your hours over a shorter period or utilising our 'how we work' framework. Everyone has an immediate right to request a flexible arrangement through our flexible working policy.