Job details
Location: London
Capability: Corporate Services
Experience Level: Manager
Type: Full Time
Business Area: Corporate Affairs & Marketing
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Job description
Group Corporate Services (GCS) is the home for all internal support services that support the combined firm. Working with our Capability-led matrix and throughout the whole firm, GCS executes on our Group's strategic goals by enabling growth, protecting the firm and running operations effectively and efficiently, resulting in improved profitability. We do this using a ‘We are Group’ mindset.
Our goal is to support the firm's strategic ambitions, building distinctive brand appeal that earns trust, drives market share and adds value. We provide greater commercial and client opportunities through effective and measured marketing campaigns, building our brand awareness and consideration. And we enhance, promote and protect the reputation of, and trust in, KPMG by keeping our stakeholders and colleagues informed and engaged.
About the team:
The Macroeconomics team works with the Group’s Chief Economist to develop the firm’s views and advice on the economic outlook. The team forecasts European economies and produces UK and European Economic Outlook reports alongside themed research on issues relevant to clients. It also provides bespoke client briefings and presentations, turning macroeconomic developments into useful, accessible insight.
About the role:
As an Economist (Manager), you’ll be responsible for delivering flagship economic publications and developing analysis on the issues that matter most to clients. You’ll combine rigorous macroeconomic and econometric research with strong writing and presentation skills, engaging directly with clients and supporting Group leadership with timely commentary on the changing economic outlook.
What you’ll be doing:
Lead the production of the firm’s flagship Economic Outlook reports, bringing together robust analysis, forecasts and clear economic narratives.
Develop innovative analysis on the macroeconomic issues most important to clients and communicate the implications in an accessible way.
Draft regular press releases that translate economic analysis into concise, audience-appropriate commentary.
Prepare and deliver presentations on the economic outlook for internal and external audiences, tailoring the content to their needs and level of technical knowledge.
Support Group leadership with timely economic analysis and commentary to inform understanding of emerging developments and risks.
Skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need:
Strong econometric skills, with the ability to apply quantitative techniques to macroeconomic research and forecasting.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in at least one econometric package; R is preferred.
Excellent written English, with proven experience producing economic outlook reports and macroeconomics-related research.
Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex economic issues clearly and confidently.
Client-facing experience presenting economic outlook risks and key issues to different non-technical business audiences.
A 2.1 or First-class undergraduate degree and a good Master’s degree in economics from a top-rated university, with significant macroeconomics content.
Why Corporate Services at KPMG?
Corporate Services operates as a £multi-million business within our business and, through our combined efforts, we enable the firm to serve our people, our clients and wider society. The internal expertise, advice, support and services we provide to our client-facing business are fundamental to the success of our firm. Through collaboration, agility, fresh thinking and innovation, we help our people across the firm to work in a way that’s smarter and more sustainable. We’re a cross-functional team, bringing together technically knowledgeable experts across a wide range of critical activities to help grow, run and protect our business. Our areas span Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Digital, Finance and Commercial, People and Resourcing, and Risk and Legal.
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