Job Description

Advisor Job In Toronto ON, At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Job Details

Hiring Organization	EY
Post Name	Analyst, Economic Advisory
Qualification	Undergraduate degree in economics
Industry	Private
Employment Type	Full Time
Work Hours	8 Hours
Salary	CAD 70000 To CAD 75000 Per Year
Location	Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 0B3

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 the 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.EY’s Valuation, Modelling & Economics practice is currently looking for an Economist to join our Economic Advisory team in Toronto as an Analyst.

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 modeling 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 toward the engagement of team members
Participate in commercial research and marketing efforts
Stay up to date on business and economic developments relevant to our client’s 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 of 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 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.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.

Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays, and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: