Apprentice Economic Analyst

Working alongside experienced economists on live client projects Collecting, checking and organising data to help answer real client questions Learning to use tools such as Excel, R, Stata and Python to analyse and visualise data Helping prepare reports, presentations and materials for clients Carrying out desk research to understand markets, industries or policies relevant to your projects Supporting your team by drafting slides or summarising findings for internal and client meetings Assisting in project management tasks — such as tracking timelines, keeping records organised, and helping coordinate small pieces of work between teams Learning how to apply economic principles to real-world questions Building your skills through structured training, mentoring and on-the-job learning

Training:

The course spans 4 years with apprentices spending 80% of their time on-the-job and 20% on off-the-job training.

Each year has three 12-week trimesters starting in September, including 10 weeks of teaching and an exam period.

Trimester 2 and 3 feature two face-to-face seminars in London, with the remaining content delivered via distance learning.

Weekly online learning includes lecture recordings and assignments released on Monday, with a live webinar every Friday.

Training Outcome:

Expected to then be hired and move on in economic consulting.

Employer Description:
Frontier is an economics consultancy helping governments, businesses and organisations tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. We support clients to understand their markets and develop strategies grounded in sound economics. Our work spans sectors including energy, competition, transport, health and digital. Using data and economic models, we bring clarity to complex issues with advice that’s objective and easy to understand. With over 350 economists across Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Dublin, London, Madrid, Paris and Prague, Frontier is one of Europe’s largest economics consultancies. Fully employee-owned, we care deeply about our work, our clients, and how we work together

Working Hours :
35 hours a week, with 7 of those hours for study. Usually 9.00am - 5.00pm, but with flexibility to start a bit later or earlier e.g. 9.30am - 5.30pm, provided no client/work commitments.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative