Manager, Economic Advisory (Vancouver)

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The opportunity   EY has an established industry leading EY-Parthenon Practice. We help clients determine the right deal to do and then assist them in doing the deal right. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.   This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.   Your key responsibilities   You will be responsible for analyzing economic and financial data, market trends, and industry reports to help design, develop, and construct economic models to assist government agencies, non-profits, and corporations across industries and global markets. You may also participate on assignments where econometric and statistical techniques are adopted to construct valuation and risk assessment models, quantify economic damages, and/or help businesses in their decision-making process. These advanced project models are used for a range of applications including operations and strategic planning, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, financial reporting, valuations and litigation matters.   You will expand and strengthen existing client relationships by participating in internal and external business development activities. The Manager role requires a demonstrated ability to develop new client relationships with key clients under the guidance of the practice leader.    Skills and attributes for success

Serve as a member of and lead on multiple client engagement teams Identify issues and propose solutions Actively contribute to report writing and detailed economic analyses and modelling Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with clients Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility towards engagement team members Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided Cultivating and managing client relationships Demonstrate people management skills  Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills; superior analytical skills; project management skills; and an energetic attitude toward successful project completion and business development

To qualify for the role you must have

Master’s degree in economics, mathematics, statistics or related field Minimum 5 years of prior experience or a PhD in economics, finance, mathematics or related field Minimum of 4 years of prior experience in economic consulting with an emphasis on cost-benefit analysis, economic impact assessments, econometric modelling and forecasting, and policy and program analysis and design Expert in MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint Proficient with computer programs such as EViews, STATA, R, and MatLab Ideally, you’ll also have Programming experience in languages such as VBA or C++ an asse

What we look for   We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.   What we offer you    We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be