Graduate Assistant Economists

Singapore

**OXFORD ECONOMICS GRADUATE SCHEME IN SINGAPORE**:
**Would you like to work for a world leader in economic, business and financial analysis?**:
Do you follow economic events closely? Would you like to advise organisations on the implications of the major economic trends that matter to them? To influence decisions about where businesses invest, what government policy should be, or how senior executives think about key business risks and opportunities? Would you like to be part of a 250-strong team of economists across more than 20 offices around the world?

**Who are we looking for?**:

- Demonstrable interest in economics
- An excellent academic record
- Excellent quantitative skills (e.g. Excel, Eviews, other statistical software)
- Some relevant work experience, whether paid or voluntary (highly desirable)
- Singaporeans and PRs only

**What training do we offer?**:
We are a fast-growing, independent consultancy with a global reach. Our goals are to provide excellent analysis, forecasting, research and analytical tools to our clients; and interesting, challenging and rewarding careers for our staff.

Graduate trainees do work that matters from their first week. They are supported by comprehensive training on the technical and business skills needed to handle economics projects, forecasts and research.

The training includes report writing, communication skills, influencing, presentation and project management as well as advanced excel skills, econometrics, our proprietary Global Economic Model and introductory programming. It is delivered through short courses, a group project and on-the-job training.

**What work will you do?**:
You will contribute to Oxford Economics’ economic consultancy services, working with our large global team of economists on a variety of projects, including bespoke economic impact modelling. The global economics team contains 6 pillars: Macro and investor services; scenarios and modelling; macroeconomic consulting; economic impact consulting; cities; and industries.

This opportunity relates specifically to the **_Economic Impact Consulting team_** **in Singapore**.

The Economic Impact Consulting team tackles a wide range of questions raised by our clients. This team publishes research reports on varied themes, such as quantifying the impact a major company makes on an economy, estimating the value created for society by cultural institutions like museums, modelling the potential productivity gains from technological change, or simulating how the labour market evolves around automation. Examples of our work globally are available here.

**Here are some examples of recent projects.**:
**What are the opportunities for progression?**:
Successful progress through the training period is marked by completing a six-month probationary period and earning promotion from Assistant Economist to Economist after one year.

As a fast-growing company, we can offer a flexible career path designed to suit your strengths and interests.

At all levels we offer a competitive salary package, including a performance-related bonus, and regular pay reviews.

**What is the working environment like?**:
We are now a global organisation employing 250 economists, but we strive to retain the best features of the original start-up environment. This means an informal but hard-working culture where flexible working arrangements are available. We cultivate entrepreneurial thinking, for example in supporting staff to pursue opportunities and map their own career paths. Nowhere is this truer than in the Singapore consulting team, which is small but quickly growing.

Our culture is modern, open and collaborative. You will be working closely with experienced economists and expected to take responsibility for your work from an early stage.

As well as working hard, we encourage employees to volunteer in the community. There are regular social events and staff parties, and more informal lunchtime and evening activities, often organised by individuals.

In Singapore, you will be entitled to private health care, annual purchase leave scheme and various other company benefits.

**How to apply**:
Your cover letter should clearly explain how you meet our requirements.

**Our recruitment process**:
The selection process will involve up to two in-person interviews in our Singapore office as well as practical written exercises to assess your economics skills and the competencies outlined above.

**About Oxford Economics**:
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analy