2024 Graduate Analyst for PhD or Experienced track

Frontier is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We support our clients on some of the most interesting, topical and high-profile issues across these areas. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest. We use our analysis to provide insight into complex situations, giving clients jargon-free opinions and results that can withstand even the closest scrutiny.

We advise across sectors and countries and we are one of the largest economic consultancies in Europe with more than 350 Economists based in our offices in Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Dublin, London, Paris and Madrid. Owned entirely by our staff, our business attracts the best people and the most interesting work. We go beyond the numbers to find out what’s really going on. Our clients enjoy objective advice, clearly expressed. With our help, they make better decisions and get better results.

Joining our analyst programme

For those with a PhD or prior relevant experience, the potential is there to join our analyst programme in the 2nd year. This allows you plenty of opportunities to continue developing your experience in the working world of economics. You will have the opportunity to rotate across some of our practices whilst working alongside our highly experienced economists.

You will attend a comprehensive induction week, held in London and attend weekly training sessions for the first six weeks. You will then continue to have regular seminars, internal training and mentoring.

Throughout the 2nd year of the programme you’ll receive guidance and support from an experienced mentor and your graduate ‘buddy’.

Analyst roles will typically commence in September and October 2024.

What will you be doing in your new role?

As part of a team and supported by your mentors and buddies you will:

• Be working for our clients early on with the support of more experienced consultants
• Deliver robust and accurate technical or theoretical analysis
• Share thoughts and ideas to solve client problems, involving internal and external meetings
• Contribute to the writing of reports, slide packs or notes, written in a logical and well-structured manner using language appropriate for the intended audience
• Apply economic frameworks, ranging from simple data analysis to complex econometric modelling
• Present your findings to colleagues and clients
• Continue to develop and grow your Excel, R, Stata and modelling skills
• Collaborate with your project team/s, whilst also being able to work alone on a piece of analysis seeking support when required
• Manage your own work and time to ensure you meet the agreed project deadlines, seeking advice from more experienced consultants as required.
• Have the opportunity to work with Frontier economists across our EMEA offices and,
• Play a part in the running of the firm working on projects that enhance our culture, working life and client experience.

About You

• You will have obtained a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Economics (or equivalent) and a Masters in Economics/with an Economics focus
• You will have also have obtained a PhD in a relevant economics focussed topic and/or will have a good amount of relevant previous experience (e.g. if you have previously worked as a consultant at another economic consultancy or as an economist at another organisation)
• Keen interest and understanding of micro-economics
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Strong Excel skills and a good knowledge of R and/or Stata
• Exceptional communication skills (leadership skills, feedback skills, communicating under pressure)
• Ability to meet deadlines
• A fluency in German is required, but we will also consider applications from candidates whose German language skill are at an intermediate level

What you need to do next

If you would like to apply submit your application now! We have analyst positions available in all our seven offices.

Deadlines: Berlin, Cologne and Paris close on 30 March 2024. Brussels, Dublin, Madrid and London are closed.

(We would strongly encourage applicants to apply early as the vacancy may close earlier if positions are filled)

When applying please only submit one application to your preferred office. You can still select other offices that you are interested in on the application form.

Please note that you are not required to upload a photo to your CV.

We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives online.

Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.