Assistant Data Economist

Job title:

Assistant Data Economist

Company

Capital Economics

Job description

Job Description:Capital Economics is one of the world’s leading independent economic research companies. Our goal is to provide our clients with original, timely and insightful analysis supported by solid economic thinking. Samples of our work can be found on our website.We are looking for an Assistant Data Economist to join our Economics Data team in London to help drive forward our data offering and data visualisation capabilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Creating new interactive charts and dashboards, as well as bespoke dashboards for our CE Advance clients, for publication on our website using the company’s chosen data visualisation tools.
• Supporting the development of the database that drives our interactive dashboards.
• Searching for and collating data from a variety of sources on a wide range of economic and sector specific topics.
• Constructing well-organised spreadsheets and preparing data in Microsoft Excel.
• Carrying out periodic reviews of the database and dashboards to check for errors and ensure that the interactive content functions as originally intended.
• Providing support to internal and external users of our data visualisation tools.
• Working with our economist teams to support the development of new proprietary indicators and dashboards.

At Capital Economics, we are striving to create a diverse workforce and inclusive environment, which we believe are critical to help us make better decisions for the company, our employees and our clients. A diverse and inclusive workplace makes for more innovative, engaged and empowered employees, from whom business strength can be derived. This is particularly important in macroeconomic research, which relies on a diversity of views and opinions to be relevant and insightful.Capital Economics is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. If you need reasonable adjustments to be made to the application process to ensure you are not at a disadvantage to other candidates, please include this in your cover letter. This is applicable if you have a disability or if you are neurodiverse/hold neurodiverse traits.Requirements:The ideal candidate would have:

• A strong academic background with a good undergraduate degree in economics/econometrics or a related subject;
• Some previous coding experience or familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R;
• A strong interest in data visualisation. Previous experience of data visualisation software (such as Power BI or Tableau) is preferable but not essential;
• The ability to learn quickly, write clearly and work to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Please send a CV with a short covering letter explaining why you want to work for Capital Economics and why you are suited to the role.Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus birthday leave
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• Flexible working policy
• Training & development
• Promotion opportunities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Bike to work scheme
• Thriving social committee
• Employee Assistance Programme – Counselling

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:42:11 GMT

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