Consultant (Economic Analyst)

7 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Atkins Full time

**Company Description**

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Company Name: Atkins

Consultant (Economic Analyst) I Strategy & Advisory

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Market

Real Estate, Transportation, Buildings and Spaces, Water, Infrastructure
- **About Us**

Be part of our growing Atkins Strategic Advisory team where we help our clients in the capital projects environment to deliver their big ambitions across the Middle East. Combining deep business acumen, through our Management Consulting practice, combined with the engineering expertise of Atkins, we offer seamless, end-to-end advisory services that build greater value, and ever rewarding partnerships.

Atkins Strategic Advisory services help clients achieve genuine benefits from their investment and change programmes. We advise at senior levels on complex business problems, but we also take a hands-on role, to ensure the solutions aren't just conceived, they are delivered. Our ethos is to stand side-by-side with our clients until the real-world benefits of their investment and change programmes are realised

Position Summary

Supporting business organizations in making sound decisions by analysing economic data, including GDP, demand and supply, demographics, taxation, income, and consumption levels. This should entail providing economic, industry, statistical, and forecast information to facilitate new business development, capital investment decisions, and determination of business strategy.

**Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities**:

- Develop research studies to support the business as well as verify areas of broader business strategy.
- Analyse the business, competitive, domestic, and international economic factors to ascertain their impact on the business.
- Analyse and develop economic feasibility studies in relation to large scale infrastructure projects, with an emphasis of benefit quantification for direct and wider economic impacts.
- Develop macroeconomic forecast models using statistical methods and technologies to support the development of a demand prediction.
- Responsible for carrying out data analyses necessary for the review and validation of solutions.
- Responsible for the creation of computer-based analytic tools such as mapping programs, databases, and websites, and dashboards to provide business intelligence to users.
- Provide support to departments in the use of a core and corporate forecasting system.
- Deliver projects punctually, utilizing excellent time management skills while managing multiple responsibilities.
- Contribute to positive team culture by participating in team-building activities and being a supportive and empathetic colleague.

**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration and Management, or Computer and Information Sciences; Mathematical Sciences or Statistics or relevant field.
- Master’s degree or MBA in relevant field is preferred.

**Professional Experience / Qualifications**
- Must possess solid economics background, as well as experience in utilizing specialized business intelligence and analytics software such as SAS, SPSS and Power BI.
- 3-5 years work experience as an economic analyst
- Experience in conducting socio-economic impact assessment studies for infrastructure development projects in Middle east region
- Experience in creation of impactful reports and presentations for key stakeholders

**Technical Competencies**
- Strong understanding of one or several of our key markets
- Knowledge of principles and practices of economics including statistical modelling, econometrics forecasting, research and survey sampling techniques
- Knowledge and experience in various statistical techniques with an emphasis on Input/Output Models, time series models, data analysis, and development of macro-economic forecast models.
- Knowledge of socio-economic databases, national and international policies; and regulations impacting infrastructure development.
- Ability to analyse data and deliver insightful practical solutions

**Behavioral Skills**
- Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and commitment to projects while projecting a professional image;
- Ability to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive manner with a positive attitude;
- Function confidently and professionally within client environment thereby creating a positive impact on clients’ understanding of Atkins Strategic Advisory services;
- Show flexibility in tasks and location, and deal well with ambiguity;
- Excellent communication skills - written and spoken English is essential (Arabic preferred).

**Rewards and Benefits**

We work in a hybrid working environment with 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM working hours, promoting work-life balance and are outcome oriented. We offer an excellent package which includes:

- A competitive tax-free salary
- Accommodation allowance
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