Manager, Economics Advisory

About the role

EY-Parthenon's Economics Advisory Practice helps clients navigate complex challenges in policy, strategy, international development and business-critical decision-making through economics-based insights, frameworks and analytical tools. Working with government and private sector clients, the practice is growing and is looking for an established economic consultant to join its team in Singapore. As Manager, you will lead engagement teams and deliver high-quality analysis supporting projects on economic, policy and market challenges arising from geopolitical, competitiveness, demographic and regulatory trends.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of strategic economic advice to clients, drawing on deep knowledge of economic trends, market dynamics and industry-specific issues
• Lead problem solving and structure workstreams for the team
• Quality control of outputs produced by junior team members
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on economic trends and market dynamics, and lead the preparation of economic reports, feasibility studies and impact assessments
• Take responsibility for the team's well-being and health, fostering open communication, teamwork and conflict resolution
• Conceptualize new and improve existing economic models and databases
• Keep up with the latest economic research, methodologies and industry advancements
• Support senior executives in business development, such as leading proposal development
• Mentor and develop junior team members, guiding their career paths

Required profile

• Degree in economics (minimum 2:1) from a reputable university with a strong academic record; a Master's degree is a plus
• At least 6 years of working experience, preferably in consulting or government
• Full ownership and accountability for projects and client deliverables
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability and composure under pressure

Required skills

• Strong expertise in econometric techniques, economic indicators and frameworks, and modelling, statistical and financial modelling
• Knowledge of macroeconomics, labour market dynamics, government policies and international and economic development issues
• Strong numerical, writing and communication skills