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Economic and Data Analyst
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Economic and Data Analyst (Low-Carbon Energy): Delivering quantitative economic and data analysis for industry and government clients shaping low-carbon energy policy and net-zero investment decisions with an accent on cost-benefit analysis, policy impact assessment, scenario modelling, and economic appraisal. Focus on cleaning and analysing datasets, developing industry and policy scenarios, building evidence-based recommendations, and communicating complex findings to senior policymakers and industry leaders.
Location: Birmingham or London office, with hybrid working; regular time in either office is expected.
Company
UK and Ireland provides professional services, consulting, outsourcing, programme management, market design, cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital transformation services.
What you will do
- Deliver economic and data analysis for industry and government clients shaping low-carbon energy policy and net-zero investment decisions.
- Complete cost–benefit analyses, policy impact assessments, scenario modelling, and financial and economic appraisals.
- Assess commercial, economic, and environmental criteria across policy options, business models, and low-carbon technologies.
- Collate, clean, and analyse datasets using coding and data skills, including developing programmes or AI-enabled modelling tools.
- Communicate analytical methods and findings to senior policymakers, industry leaders, and board-level stakeholders.
- Develop evidence bases, written reports, and PowerPoint presentations that support persuasive recommendations for clients.
Requirements
- Graduate or postgraduate degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, social sciences with significant quantitative content, or another numerate discipline.
- Strong numerical and analytical capability, with the ability to structure complex problems objectively.
- Clear written, verbal, and numerical communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics accessibly.
- Ability to collaborate in project teams and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong MS Office capability, particularly Excel, for economic analysis and modelling.
- Analyst-level profile, ideally completing a university degree or having up to three years of work experience.
Nice to have
- Python or other data analysis experience beyond Excel.
- Advanced understanding of economics or econometrics.
- Ability to learn programming languages and tools such as Rust and Power BI.
- Knowledge of UK politics, energy, utilities, environmental policy, or regulation.
- Experience with project management, client-facing work, economic or financial modelling, or econometric tasks.
Culture & Benefits
- Structured development with coaching, regular feedback, and progression criteria toward senior consulting roles.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell annual leave.
- Subsidised private Bupa healthcare, life assurance, and matched pension contributions.
- Flexible working, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and corporate gym rates.
- Reward and recognition schemes, employee assistance, and social events.
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