Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Advisory Generalist (entry level)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact.

In sustainability strategy at PwC, you will analyse client needs, provide consulting services across different strategic areas, and offer guidance and support to help clients develop and implement effective strategies that align with their sustainability objectives.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Economics  

Location: Jersey 

Line of Service: Advisory 

Grade: Senior Associate 

Contracted Hours per Week: 37.5/hours for role 

 

About us 

PwC Channel Islands Overview: 

PwC is a highly dynamic professional services firm offering Advisory, Tax, Audit and other assurance services to a large portfolio of international and local clients. The Channel Islands firm employs 600+ staff in offices across Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and is part of an international network of 151 PwC firms employing over 364,000 staff. 

As a leading provider of professional services to the financial services industry and public sector, PwC CI works with a broad range of clients across the Channel Islands and globally. You will be part of a CI Advisory team of 70+ people locally, with the opportunity to work collaboratively across much larger global teams, providing opportunities to work with and learn from colleagues across the PwC network, ensuring you have access to a diverse range of talent and capability. You will work closely with Managers, Directors and Partners, be involved in a variety of economics, sustainability and wider engagements in line with business need and client demand, interacting with clients and building and strengthening business relationships across the region and wider network.  

Being part of a smaller, agile CI department, you will also have excellent opportunities to be involved in strategic initiatives, have input into the management of the business and contribute directly to the running of the practice. Over time you will become a trusted business advisor, working as part of a team, defining project strategy for multiple and/or complex projects and other key initiatives of the firm. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Economics Senior Associate to join our dynamic Sustainability and Impact team in the Channel Islands. The successful candidate will play a key role in our growing economics-focused consultancy work and supporting our firm-wide Chief Economist function, undertaking economic analysis and thought leadership and in support of our mission to measure, analyse, and evaluate the sustainability and social impact of our initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement methodologies, conduct research, and provide strategic insights to support sustainable decision-making. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with proven economics skills to join our team at this exciting time as we continue to grow our business in line with our wider strategy, which has three focus areas:  

Economic Analysis: Assess the socio-economic impacts of projects, policies, programmes, portfolios or organisations, using a range of robust, government-sanctioned techniques. 

Policy & Strategy: Integrate social and environmental considerations into business operations, decision-making processes, and stakeholder engagement 

Monitoring & Evaluation: Design and lead monitoring and evaluation activities that have a clear link to policy actions or programme improvements. This is essential for assessing performance and impact at a project, organisation or even jurisdictional level beyond financial performance. 

The role will include significant opportunities for further skills development, through our PwC Academy, other training and qualification opportunities, and on-the-job training on PwC methodologies and frameworks. 

Responsibilities 

You will be responsible for areas such as the following: 

Economic Analysis: Conduct in-depth economic analyses to assess the financial viability and sustainability of projects, programmes, and policies. 

Impact Assessment: Develop and implement methodologies to measure the social, environmental, and economic impacts of our initiatives. 

Data Analysis: Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations. 

Research: Conduct research on emerging sustainability and impact trends, best practices, and regulatory frameworks. 

Reporting: Prepare clear and concise reports summarising findings, recommendations, and insights. 

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sustainability experts, data scientists, and project managers, to achieve shared objectives. 

Thought Leadership: Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, such as publications, presentations, and conferences. 

Theory of change: Use economic theory of change & environmental economic evidence base to deliver unique client insights.  

Public engagement: Represent PwC and our brand by relationship building and networking with both clients and people across our PwC network. 

Technology: Embracing technology, helping clients to develop efficient ways of addressing risk and regulatory requirements through automation or technology-enabled solutions.  

Requirements 

The following skills are required for this role.  However, we are keen to hear from anyone who thinks they would be a good fit and who brings some distinctive experience or expertise:  

Essential skills & experience  

Degree or qualification in Economics, Environmental Economics, or a related field. 

3 - 5 years of experience in economic analysis, impact assessment, or a related field. 

Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Experience working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. 

Knowledge of sustainability and impact measurement frameworks. 

Demonstrated interest in environmental economics and public policy. 

Ability to build reports and write analysis to meet business objectives. 

Ability to manage and deliver against deadlines while working on multiple projects. 

Strong digital analysis and presentation skills (e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI). 

Ability to accurately prepare and review reports on technical subject matter. 

Comfortable in providing support to less experienced members of the team. 

Willingness to take initiative and ability to multitask under tight deadlines. 

Understanding of key economic methods and modelling. 

Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 

 

Desirable skills 

Experience working in an economics-focused consultancy, industry or government role, or a sustainability or impact-focused organisation. 

Knowledge of specific sustainability and impact topics (e.g., climate change, biodiversity, social equity). 

Experience with financial modelling and cost-benefit analysis. 

The skills we look for in future employees 

All of our people need to demonstrate certain skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and for our clients. We seek to hire people who are great at what they do and bring our behaviours to life in how they do it, and our PwC Professional framework guides us to work together to create a better tomorrow.  

Together, Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes are how we deliver on our purpose and strategy, serving our clients and living our values in every interaction, everyday. The PwC Professional framework defines the behaviours we’re all expected to demonstrate at PwC and what we look for in our future talent.  

Learn more here: https: //www.pwc.com/jg/en/careers/skills-we-look-for.html 

Diversity 

Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. 

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.  

Learn more here: https://www.pwc.com/jg/en/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Strategy, Carbon Accounting, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsets, Carbon Pricing and Trading, Circular Economy, Climate Change Adaptation Program Design, Climate Change Impact Assessments, Climate Change Impacts and Risks, Climate Change Scenarios, Climate Finance, Climate Policy, Climate Reporting, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Transition, Energy Transition Financing and Investment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date