Economist - Belfast, United Kingdom - Danske Bank

Danske Bank

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Belfast, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Your Career, Your Danske Bank.
You're Danske Bank

Your role:

Economist

Why you'll want to work with us:
At Danske Bank we're driven by a clear purpose to help customers, colleagues and society thrive. We believe what we do genuinely makes a difference.

That includes investing in our people, ensuring everyone feels that they belong and being there for the moments that matter.

We're an organisation that lives and breathes our values and we want you to be part of this community.

Diversity and Inclusion isn't just something we talk about, we actually understand the benefits of diversity and see it as a strength.

We want our talent to come from a variety of backgrounds, not because it's the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger.

After all, our customers come from all walks of life, so should our colleagues.

We are passionate about helping our communities flourish and each year we invest £10,000 in local organisations throughout Northern Ireland with which Danske Bank colleagues are involved outside of work.

Being socially and ethically responsible is a key driver for us and we are proud to say we are an environmental leadership award winning bank with a focus on sustainability and a desire to help our customers go green.

And on top of all that, we have a long history of supporting local sporting talent through Danske Bank Ulster Schools' GAA, Ulster Schools Rugby and we are proud to have been the first bank in Europe to sponsor both mens' and womens' premiership football.

No wonder we are recognised by Best Companies as the best company to work for in Northern Ireland and the best financial services company to work for in the UK.

So if you share our values and enthusiasm and all of what we stand for resonates with you, then you will find a home at Danske Bank.

Your benefits:

There's much more to working at Danske Bank than just a salary - for this role salary will depend upon experience.

We want to be a workplace in which our colleagues can succeed and feel empowered through all stages of their career and life.

We also offer an attractive range of flexible benefits centred on wellness, financial, psychological, physical and social. Everyone's circumstances are different and our benefits can be tailored to your needs.

For example, if you want to buy more holidays or need to avail of medical treatment, then we have a range of benefits for you.

And if you want to make your money go further, our Danske Discounts offering is just for you. With non-stop discounts, this is the perfect perk for all colleagues.

If the gym is of interest to you can avail of savings on gym membership and where eligible, we offer a salary sacrifice car benefit.

The role:

As an Economist in Danske Bank, you will support the preparation of the Bank's external economic analysis and conduct internal economic analysis to inform the Bank's management team and colleagues on economic related matters.

Your responsibilities:

To undertake economic analysis and work with third parties, under the guidance of the Chief Economist & Head of Strategy, to assist with the preparation of external economic publications including the Bank's Northern Ireland Quarterly Sectoral Forecasts and Consumer Confidence Index reports
To generate and communicate relevant economic data, forecasts and scenarios for use internally to inform the Bank's strategy, risk appetite and commercial and risk management discussions & decisions
To undertake high quality economic monitoring and reporting and to be aware of relevant economic and policy developments
To act as an internal economic consultant to colleagues within Danske Bank, supporting and facilitating their work
To represent Danske Bank at external meetings and seminars as required and act as a positive ambassador at all times
To act as a point of contact for Danske Bank Group economists, providing regular economic data on the UK and Northern Ireland to Danske Bank Group

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Professional experience as an Economist in the private, public or third sector
Strong presentation skills with the demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into meaningful messages for relevant audiences
Experience of drafting economics papers and reports
Experience of working to tight deadlines whilst under pressure

Note - Driver's licence would be preferable as the role may require travel

How we work
We understand the need for flexibility, and we are a supportive employer.

Whilst we embrace the hybrid model, we also love meeting face to face for a more collaborative, innovative working environment.

We are happy for you to work a minimum of 2 to 3 days a week in the office with the rest at your home or other office locations.

Good luck

Danske Bank is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all.