Economic Analyst

The purpose of the Economic Analyst role is to conduct economic analysis for a range of projects.

About the role:

• Assist on projects and provide economic input on individual work streams, with accountability to economists, senior economists and directors for delivery of high quality analysis
• Assist in developing the analytical frameworks for considering how issues can impact on economic considerations in the health sector
• Support the team in gathering appropriate qualitative and quantitative evidence and undertaking high quality analysis to inform and support decision making
• Summarise and explain research findings and their implications
• Assess economic analysis submitted by external parties
• Prepare findings for publication under the direction of the economists and directors
• Work with non-economist staff to promote understanding of the role of economics and good economics practice within Monitor
• Support the wider team in the communication of the outputs of any project to relevant stakeholders in a variety of different ways, including writing reports, producing PowerPoint slides, and contributing to presentations and discussions at meetings with stakeholders

Qualifications:

• An Economics degree with excellent academic record
• A Masters level degree (desirable)
• A specialisation in microeconomics, industrial organisation or regulation (desirable)

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

• Self-starter with desire to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment involved in complex economic analysis
• Ability to think analytically and good with data collection synthesis and analysis; some experience of data analysis using econometrics software would be an advantage
• Ability to distil complex data and provide and communicate insights from analysis to both economists and non-economists
• Numerical acumen with good attention to detail
• Good organisational skills with an ability to co-ordinate and prioritise work requirements
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain discretion and use initiative
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office
• An interest in applying economics to real world situations.

Monitor plays a pivotal role in regulating the health sector. Working at Monitor is rewarding, challenging and makes a real difference to people's lives. Monitor has established a reputation as a professional, knowledgeable and focused organisation. Its staff have helped to build this reputation and Monitor is keen to recruit exceptional people who will enhance and maintain the high standards on which it prides itself.

Monitor was set up in 2004 as the independent regulator of NHS foundation trusts. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 makes changes to the way health care is regulated in order to strengthen the way patients' interests are protected and promoted. Monitor's role is changing significantly as we take on a number of new responsibilities as the sector regulator for health care. Pricing is one of the new responsibilities. Regulating £67bn of NHS spend will be challenging, therefore we seek to recruit exceptional individuals to join our high calibre and passionate team.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.