Economic Analyst

Company Description

Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients’ transformation in an increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically.

Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited.

The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.

No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value.

Job Description

TO APPLY

If you can see yourself working at Talan UK (formerly Gemserv), then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter.

The Role

Are you looking for a fast-paced role, which brings variety, opportunity, and challenge?

Do you want to apply your analytical skills to support low carbon energy policy positions?

Can you communicate analysis to those at c-suite level?

If so, we’re looking for an Economic Analyst to deliver purposeful analysis across client accounts and projects, to inform industry decision-making, strategy development, and investment.

The successful candidate will have:

1. A demonstrable interest in sustainability, action on climate change, and/or low carbon energy policy issues.
2. Comfort working with data and modelling to develop clear insights – ideally evidenced by a social science degree and training.

From day one you will be placed at the heart of the energy transition, working across hydrogen, heat pumps, biofuels, and a range of other low-carbon technologies, developing your profile as a low-carbon expert with a holistic understanding of technological and policy opportunities, challenges, and limitations.

This will be underpinned by your ability to create evidence-based numerical analysis which we will support you to communicate to key industry decision makers (including MPs, CEOs, managing directors and boards) and corporate leaders seeking to decarbonise their organisation.

Previous analysis has been used across industry, used by MPs in debates, and has featured widely across leading news outlets, and has shaped new policies which have driven efficiencies and low-carbon technology uptake. In addition, our analysts work within organisations to help decisionmakers evaluate their carbon footprint and understand the steps required to decarbonise over time.

Currently, the energy industry is taking a leap into a low-carbon future, which brings unprecedented challenge and opportunity, and has kickstarted discussions regarding the optimum pathway to a net zero future. Your work will inform and influence these strategies and the debate alongside our clients and wider industry.

Responsibilities

• Using data and analysis to influence current and future net zero policy
• Forming creative arguments in order to position client ambitions for policy change successfully
• Creating, maintaining and using datasets to provide insights regarding low carbon technologies and policies
• Developing a strong evidence base and objective and logical arguments
• Shape and inform executive decision making in government and corporate decarbonisation plans
• Quantitative analysis across multiple criteria (i.e. commercial, social, economic, or environmental) across policy, business models and low-carbon products
• Scenario modelling – exploring the future outlook of industry and policy, to inform client investment decisions and resource allocation
• Communicating analysis methods and outcomes clearly and concisely to senior industry figures and stakeholders with little background in numerical analysis
• Managing a diverse and demanding workload, delivering projects accurately and on time
• The role will require the completion of varied assignments working with industry and government to shape low carbon energy policy and analyse the costs and benefits of the net zero transition
• Working within project teams to deliver client outcomes
• A mix of project and account work

Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package

Qualifications

Requirements

The role is ideally suited for an analyst finalising a university degree, or a recent graduate with up to 2 years of work experience. The successful candidate will be a numbers person, objective and fact based, whilst being able to effectively communicate your analysis to senior industry figures.

Candidates will be considered if they meet the majority of below skills

• Communication and relationship building skills: clear and concise communication, including verbal, numerical and written methods. Can explain complex topics simply and build relationships with employees at all levels. Works well within a team
• Analytical skills: high degree of numeracy, confidence with data manipulation, and the ability to think logically and creatively about complex problems
• Modelling skills: capability across the MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel to carry out economic analysis. Ability to learn new programming languages, software environments and services, like Python, R and Power BI
  • Advantageous if the candidate possesses Python or other data analysis skills – but this is not required
• Organisation and flexibility: strong time management skills, and ability to handle competing priorities/deadlines, and independently manage project delivery to client expectations.
• Teamwork: capacity to operate as a team player working co-operatively with colleagues and clients
• Academic background: degree at graduate or postgraduate level preferably in Economics and other social sciences. Other numerate degrees will also be considered
• Project management: experience developing and/or implementing project plans and business proposals
• Some experience working in the energy or utilities, environmental sector, or with public policy would be advantageous but is not required. An interest in learning more is required!
• Confidence and enthusiasm to present to colleagues and other stakeholders

TO APPLY

If you can see yourself working at Talan UK (formerly Gemserv), then we would love to hear from you please submit your CV and a short cover letter.

Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company’s Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems.

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Reward and recognition schemes
Flexible working
Private Bupa healthcare
Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary)
Matched pension contributions
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to work scheme
Buy and Sell annual leave
Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts
Corporate gym rates
Employee Assistance Programme
Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Social@77