• Job Description

  Req#: 495030

  Moffatt & Nichol is seeking an Economic Analyst to join our team in New York City (midtown Manhattan) or Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate brings an interest in global economics, trade, political and environmental events. Experience in performing research on global and US economic conditions, developing and presenting analysis in finished formats, and being capable of independently working through challenging projects/tasks within given timelines are required.

  This position sits within Moffatt & Nichol’s larger Commercial Advisory Group which is centered around teams in New York and London. We deliver a wide range of analytical services including transaction advisory and comprehensive due diligence, competitive and strategic market analyses, master-planning support, alternate land-use studies, benefit-cost analysis, and public grant assistance. Our private clients include financial institutions such as infrastructure and pension funds, investment banks, private lending institutions, private cargo owners / industrial developers and private terminal operators and public entities including port authorities and regional and local commerce / economic development teams.

  About Moffatt & Nichol:

  Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

  Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

  Duties and responsibilities:

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Support spreadsheet modelling, including semi-complex operational and financial models
  • Maintaining and updating databases using SQL
  • Support the development of presentation materials detailing results and analysis
  • Conduct independent research and analysis for clients / projects
  • Contribute to and participate in client presentations
  • Lead small market / feasibility study projects
  • Develop and implement tools for the Advisory team that improve efficiencies in data collection, management, and presentation
  • Represent Moffatt & Nichol at meetings, conferences, and events
  • Domestic and international travel as needed

  Other duties:

  Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, International Affairs or related field such as a numerate degree in, mathematics, operational research, or supply chain/transport
  • Master’s degree is preferrable
  • 0-2 years of experience in data analysis or working in a consultancy / advisory environment
  • Excel modelling ability, knowledge of FAST standard is an advantage
  • Experience with data management / programming tools (i.e. SQK, Python, R)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Additional language fluency is highly desirable
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to consolidate and manipulate large data sets
  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
  • Ability to engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Ability to carry out independent research as directed by senior consultants
  • All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-17
  • Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

  Base salary range:

  $34/ hour to $42/hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.

  Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the New York City market.

  Physical requirements:

  Sedentary for long periods of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

  Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

  As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

  EEO is the LAW

  If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.

• About the company

  With 35 office locations throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim, Moffatt & Nichol's practice has expanded to support the larger demands of the goods movement industry globally. Today, with a portfolio of more than 6,000...

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