Senior, Economic Advisory

The opportunity

Ernst & Young's people in more than 150 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax and transaction advisory services. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, Ernst & Young continually strives to be a great place to work.

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 and tools to assist government agencies, non-profits, and corporations across industries and global markets.
• You will also be engaged to assist in performing cost-benefit analyses, economic impact assessments, econometric modelling and forecasting, and policy analysis and program design across a range of different sectors.
• You may also support in assignments where econometric and statistical techniques are adopted to develop optimization tools, construct valuation and risk assessment models, quantify economic damages, and/or help businesses in their decision-making process. These economic and statistical models are used for a range of applications, including operations and strategic planning, policy design and implementation, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, financial reporting, valuations, and litigation matters.

You are expected to:

• Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams
• Identify issues and propose solutions
• Actively contribute to report writing and the development of financial and economic models
• Demonstrate ability to listen to clients and address their needs
• Develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility towards engagement team members
• Participate in commercial research and marketing efforts
• Stay up to date on business and economic developments relevant to our clients’ businesses
• Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Undergraduate degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, or related field with a fundamental understanding in micro and macroeconomics, with an interest in industrial organization, international economics, and econometrics
• Prior experience performing economic impact assessments, cost-benefit analysis, economic benchmarking, and policy and program design preferred
• Prior experience in economic consulting, data analytics, regional economic development, and economic research preferred
• Knowledge of basic economic principles, and the ability to conduct independent economic research and apply fundamental economic theory to clients’ issues
• Knowledge of key macroeconomic trends and policy issues as well as the ability to conduct economic analyses related to these factors as required
• Experience working with public data sources and analyzing economic indicators
• Ability and flexibility to work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of work deliverables, and manage time spent against budget
• Excellent analytical, project management, multi-tasking, communication, organizational, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with computer programs such as STATA, R, and MatLab an asset

What we look for:

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for Economic Advisory and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our client’s goals.

What we offer:

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY:

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY:

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.