Economic Consultant

We are working with a globally renowned consulting firm that is looking to hire an Economist to join its economic consulting team in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a commercially focussed role, across some of the most high-profile government entities and private sector organisations in the country.Note: This role is a permanent position and requires someone to be resident in Northern Ireland. Sponsorship is not offered, applicants must already hold a valid visa/passport to work in the United Kingdom.Responsibilities:Assisting a diverse range of clients including local and international businesses, local authorities, semi-states, government departments and trade bodies with economic modelling to inform commercial and strategic decision-making Developing bespoke analysis to answer the challenge in hand based on information availableUtilise your academic qualifications and professional experience to date in a varied and dynamic working environment Playing an active role across all parts of project delivery: Problem framing, hypothesising, storyboarding, research, write-up Planning and completing research programmes, identifying insights Leading on Excel modelling, gathering data and testing hypotheses Supporting wider team deliverables and owning specific elements of content Experience required 3-5 years in a challenging corporate graduate programme, consulting environment or economics role in government Strong academic record with a Bachelors degree in Economics, a Masters degree will also be welcomed but not essentialA strong interest in preparing analysis to inform commercial decisions or growth strategies Experience, or an interest in learning, analytical approaches to support cost-benefit analyses/business cases (Public Spending Code/Green Book), economic impact assessments, evidence-based policy making A track record of quickly adapting to new challenges on a regular basis Able to produce quality documentation communicating analysis, approach, and findings to a non-technical audience (especially using PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word) Evidence of having strong presentation skills and experience liaising with clients Commitment to high quality analysis and attention to detail An enthusiasm for working across different sectors and industries Delivering succinct and action-oriented recommendations to clients to add value to their own activities/operations

Created: 2025-10-16