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Economist

Economist

ConfidentialMumbai, India
5 days ago
Job description

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

  • Conduct applied economic analysis, including cost-benefit assessment, policy evaluation, and basic modelling.
  • Manage and interrogate large datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reproducibility of results.
  • Build interactive dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) to present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Translate raw data into actionable insights that support business cases, socio-economic assessments, and strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (planning, transport, environment, real estate) to integrate economic evidence into broader project deliverables.
  • Contribute to the development of in-house tools, modelling frameworks, and data visualisation standards.
  • Support business development through analytical inputs to proposals, presentations, and client discussions.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience :

  • Undergraduate degree in Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.
  • Strong background in applied economics, quantitative analysis, or policy evaluation.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, R, Python, or Stata) and data visualisation platforms.
  • Experience in building and maintaining dashboards, automating data pipelines, and presenting analysis to senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle and analyse large, complex datasets (e.g. socio-economic, demographic, spatial, or market data).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to distil complex findings into clear narratives.
  • Desired Skills and Competencies :

  • Experience with GIS and spatial analysis (highly desirable).
  • Familiarity with international datasets and standards (UN, World Bank, national statistics agencies).
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical, evidence-based solutions.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under time and budget constraints.
  • Passion for innovation, sustainability, and applying data to drive meaningful socio-economic outcomes.
  • BGV :

    Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ('BGV') check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

    Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner'.

    About Us

    WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

    With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally , in 550 offices across 40 countries , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

    At 'WSP' we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones : Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

    www.wsp.com

    We are

  • Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
  • A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
  • A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.
  • Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

    Working with Us

    At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

    Our Hybrid Working Module

    With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

  • Maximize collaboration.
  • Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
  • Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing

    Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our 'Making Health and Safety Personal' initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

    Inclusivity and Diversity

    WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

    Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

    Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

    With us, you can.

    Apply today.

    NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :

    WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment / staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

    Skills Required

    Gis, Power Bi, spatial analysis, Stata, applied economics , Excel, Python

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