JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015
McKinsey & Company
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
MGI Economics Research is seeking to add an economist to its Waltham, MA-based team. The successful candidate will become familiar with the methodologies, tools, and sources we use across the breadth of capability areas we cover including macroeconomics, industry economics, labor and talent markets, trade, capital markets, economic modeling, and economic development. He/she will bring and develop skills across these capability areas through supporting client driven and internal MGI knowledge projects.
Desired Skills:
-Advanced degree in economics
-Work or research experience in applied economics desirable in one or more of the team’s key focus areas
-Experience with econometrics and statistical analysis as well as related software platforms desirable
-Solid appreciation for economic concepts and trends at global and regional levels
-Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills
-Detail-oriented with an ability to identify key patterns, trends, and/or inconsistencies when working with numbers
-Strong written and oral communications skills
-Self-starter and hard-working; able to manage time and respond proactively to requests or suggestions
-Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link
- Letters of Reference Link