Economic Advisory Executive Ernst & Young Dubai UAE

Ernst & Young is actively seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to join their team as an Economic Advisory Executive – Valuations & Business Modelling in UAE. This career opportunity was announced by the company on November 14, 2023 and applications are now being accepted from desirous candidates. The ideal candidate possesses economic and/or econometric studies experience in the Power and Utilities sector, in areas such as policy and regulatory reform, investment evaluation, pricing and tariffs, competitive spot market analysis, sector related forecasting.

Role of Economic Advisory Executive

Responsible for analyzing economic and financial data, market trends, and industry reports to help design, develop, and construct economic models and tools to assist government agencies, non-profits, and corporations across industries and global markets.

Tasks of Economic Advisory Executive

• Involve in assignments where economic modelling, econometric and statistical analysis are used.  Support EY clients in making better informed decisions.
• Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams.
• Actively contribute to report writing and the development of economic models.
• Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of provided services.
• Identify issues and propose solutions.
• Participate in commercial research and marketing efforts.
• Demonstrate ability to listen to clients and address their needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility towards engagement team members.
• Develop positive, productive and professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Stay up to date on business and economic developments relevant to EY clients’ businesses.

Education & Experience

• At least bachelors or masters with a major in Econometrics and/or Economics.
• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Prior experience of performing economic analysis to guide public or private sector policy decisions. This might include some or all of, economic impact assessments using input-output model, cost-benefit analysis, economic benchmarking, econometric and statistical modelling, computable general equilibrium modelling.

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep fundamental understanding in micro and macroeconomics.
• Ability and flexibility to work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of work deliverables.
• Excellent analytical, project management, multi-tasking, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Competency in communicating the results of analysis to an audience of varied stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and report writing skills in English.
• An aptitude for computer coding.
• R-coding or similar coding language competency in the application of data analysis and economic/econometric modelling.
• Understanding of the broader GCC/MENA market.
• Arabic language skills (preferred although not mandatory).

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