Vice President, Economics Advisory

Kroll's Economics team specializes in providing data-led economic insights to clients across a range of quantitative economic solutions, including macroeconomic forecasting and stress testing, strategic portfolio review, trade and climate modelling and economic impact analysis.  As part of the team, you will help our client-facing professionals develop solutions that empower us to better serve our clients in a rapidly growing market. In addition to optimizing existing projects and building better solutions for Kroll engagement teams, this role will have client exposure as we work collaboratively to solve client needs.

The ideal candidate should have prior quantitative economics experience from consulting, corporate or government background or other suitable evidence of a passion for developing and deploying deep technical skills.  The candidate will also be experienced in economic modelling, familiarity with the development and application of Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models, regression analysis and data analytics for application in an economic context will be an advantage.

If you are an experienced professional in quantitative economics now is a great time to join Kroll We are expanding our Economics team and are looking for a motivated Vice President to join us and support our growth and develop your skill sets. 

Depending on the candidate, day-to-day responsibilities would include: 

• Develop and deploy best-in-class economic modelling, including CGE (e.g., GEMPACK, GTAP), Input/Output modelling, regression analysis and forecasting, macroeconomic modelling.
• Develop supporting code to establish supporting modules tailored to client requirements (e.g., to understand firm-specific effects) and develop templates for efficient model runs.
• Produce reliable outputs in a consistent and accessible format, including presentations and dashboards, translating complex data sets into clear, actionable insights.
• Gather, cleanse and refine data inputs from various sources (e.g., national statistical offices, OECD, World Bank) for model population on an ongoing basis, to ensure the models remain up-to-date.
• Ensure the Kroll modelling suite remains up-to-date and best in class, including demonstrating its performance through comparative analysis.
• Contribute to the development of compelling data visualizations and dashboards in Excel and Power BI, translating complex data sets into clear, actionable insights.
• Proactively stay informed of industry best practices and emerging tools through ongoing education and professional development. 
• Work with Kroll engagement teams to identify and implement economics solutions, both on economics-specific engagements and working collaboratively with other Kroll teams.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Essential traits: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or a related field.  
• Minimum 6-9 years of experience creating and improving advanced financial models in Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including managing and developing client relationships and mentoring and developing staff.
• Proven expertise in the development and deployment of relevant economics modelling techniques, solutions and data sources, as well as supporting coding languages.
• A track record in creating data visualization solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the capacity to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A passion for learning and evidence of self-directed learning on technical subjects.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization

About Kroll 

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll. 

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