Economic Advisory Manager – Consulting
Apply locations Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR7114
We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.
Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right choice for their organisation now and for the future.
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an Economic Advisory Manager to join our growing Consulting team. The team has a range of service offerings, supporting clients across a variety of sectors including public sector, semi state, healthcare, financial services, SMEs, corporates, charities and not for profits. You will be a key member of the Consulting team based in Dublin and will work to deliver key economic and strategic analyses.
The Role:
Grant Thornton’s Economic Advisory team is growing rapidly. Advising on high profile issues in all major sectors of the economy, examples of our current projects include:
* Preparing business cases for major capital investments and programmes;
* Evaluating EU funds;
* Advising government departments and agencies on key economic questions;
* Advising on macroeconomic trends and forecasts;
* Providing commentary to media and industry organisations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Delivering strategic engagements for clients covering the full life cycle;
* Engaging project stakeholders regardless of discipline;
* Managing projects/programmes from kick-off to close out;
* Completing appraisals that comply with government’s Infrastructure Guidelines;
* Leading the analysis and report writing for a range of assignments;
* Analysing and conducting market and competitor analysis;
* Preparing and presenting clear reports;
* Leveraging analytical skills to develop strategies and evaluate programmes.
Required Skills and Attributes:
* Masters or third-level degree in an economics or business related field;
* 4-8 years' minimum experience in a strategic or economics role;
* Formal report writing and presentation skills;
* Experience in business development;
* Strong analytical and interpersonal skills;
* Ability to effectively balance a number of tasks and meet deadlines;
* Strong Microsoft Project and Office skills;
* Experience in team/project management and leadership;
* A proactive approach with strong business acumen.
Life at GT
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