Senior Economist – Desjardins

Title of the Job: Senior Economist

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Based in Toronto, the Canadian Economics team is a division of the Economic Studies department of Desjardins. The team undertakes pan-Canadian analysis including at the national and regional levels outside of Quebec. Spanning current analysis to longer time horizons, the Canadian Economics team’s work touches on all aspects of the Canadian economy, from macroeconomic and housing analysis to government finances and public policy. In that capacity, the team supports the various business lines of Desjardins as it continues to expand across Canada. The Senior Economist will work under the direction of the Senior Director of Canadian Economics. More specifically, you will be required to:Contribute to the writing of value-added analysis and commentary on macroeconomic topics relevant to Desjardins’ business, our current and prospective clients, and society more broadlyLead the drafting of the quarterly Desjardins Provincial Economic Outlook and contribute to the quarterly Desjardins Housing Market OutlookUndertake analysis of provincial government budgets and fall fiscal updates, to support Desjardins Capital Markets as well as Desjardins’ members and clientsImprove and develop econometric models and data visualization tools to strengthen the existing economic analysis and forecasting capabilitiesEmploy, improve and develop programming tools to optimize the efficiency of database management and chart productionContribute to analysis of economic indicators as they are releasedKeep abreast of major macroeconomic issues. Evaluate and share analyses, methodologies and findings from credible external sourcesRespond to various external and internal requests for informationCollaborate with colleagues in the Marco Strategy groupBe available to engage regularly with media & to present to clientsWhat we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the tableBachelor’s degree in Economics, a similar field with a quantitative focus or a related fieldA minimum of seven years of relevant experience in macroeconomics, government finance & public policy analysisPlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredExperience with modeling and programmingExpert proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clientsAvailable for occasional travel Communicates effectively, Decision quality, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset#LI-HybridTrade Union Non-unionizedAt Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We’re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.If there’s something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you’re applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!Job Family General finance and accounting (FG)Unposting Date 2024-10-24

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