EY Senior Manager Economist/ Infrastructure Expert 

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg 

415036010

Your key responsibilities:

• Work in assignment planning, to include defining the scope of work, clearing any conflicts, budgeting and dealing with staff planning.
• Project manage, plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client.
• Being a true business advisor to the client and establish yourself as a key client contact.
• Plan and monitor the progress of the team.
• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of pitches and proposals to clients and prospective clients.
• Build on and develop internal and external networks through personal contacts.
• Proactively share technical and other knowledge with team, drawing on previous experience and current learning. Play a key role in team training and related technical events.
• Act as an excellent role model to other team members, leading, coaching and developing their skills as required. Recognise strengths and weaknesses in team members and provides counselling, advice, and appropriate, timely feedback.
• Understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell the firm’s other services.
• Play a role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, client service framework).

To qualify for the role, you must have

• MCom/Bcom Hons/MSc/Bsc in Economics, or equivalent qualification, from a leading university. PhD will be an added advantage
• 8+ years of experience advising government and/or private sector clients.
• The desire to apply analytical, financial and/or economic skills to real life problems.
• Commercial acumen and an awareness of key business issues.
• Experience in applying econometric/statistical techniques.

Other skills and attributes for success

• Experience and a knowledge of sustainability issues and socio-economic development.
• Experience in infrastructure sectors and/ or industrial policy.
• Experience of applying economic theory to the development and evaluation of public and regulatory policy.
• Experience in developing economic impact assessments.
• A team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Project management skills.
• Experience in regulatory economics, strategy, business planning, costing and pricing.

At Ernst & Young we work in a dynamic, forward looking environment. You'll have direct contact with clients and gain valuable experience across industries and geographies, learning from top minds in today's transaction advisory arena. We'll help you achieve your potential by giving you leading professional development opportunities.