Senior quantitative Work, Jobs in Edinburgh, Sct (with Salaries)

Senior Consultant/Managing Consultant (Economist)
SQW —Edinburgh
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Python
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14d
Senior UX Designer (12 Month FTC)
Lloyds Banking Group —Edinburgh
- £61,344 - £68,160 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Financial services
- AI
Senior Ecological Statistician
The James Hutton Institute —Edinburgh
- £44,434 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Project management
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Analytical Scientist
Impact Solutions —Livingston
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Free parking
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Business Architect Manager, Consumer, ERI & TMT, Operations Industry & Domain Solutions, Technology & Transformation
Deloitte —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- No degree
- AI
4d
Sr Telecoms Design Program Mgr
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Analysis skills
- Project management
Prudential Risk Manager
Nucleus Financial Group —Edinburgh
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Associate Risk Manager / Project Director
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
Enterprise Resiliency Office - Operational Resilience Enablement, Vice President
State Street —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Financial services
Risk & Control Associate II
Patria Investments —Edinburgh
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
Senior Risk Manager
Turner & Townsend —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Travel
- Contracts
- Leadership
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Biology
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Associate Director - Risk Management
Turner & Townsend —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Travel
- Contracts
- Leadership
Quick apply
Junior CRO Analyst
Schuh —Livingston
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Market Insight Manager
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £37,694 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Central - Central Merchandiser
Schuh —Livingston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d
Head of Systematic Trading
SSE —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Employee discount
3d
Transactional Fraud Senior Manager - Tesco Bank
Barclays —Edinburgh
- Banking
- Python
- Negotiation
2d
Applied Scientist, Demand Tech, Amazon Ads
Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Java
7d
Social Researcher
The Scottish Government —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
1d

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Senior Consultant/Managing Consultant (Economist)

SQW -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
£45,000 - £60,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Power BI
Economics
R
Data visualisation
Quantitative analysis
Communication skills
Python

Full job description

SQW is looking for a Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant (Economist) to join our team and help deliver high-impact quantitative research, modelling and evaluation projects across the UK.

SQW is one of the UK's leading economic and social research consultancies. We provide independent research, analysis and advice to central government, devolved administrations, Combined Authorities, local authorities, universities, and voluntary and private sector organisations. Our consultants are based in Edinburgh, London and Manchester, with a hybrid working approach in place.

Role Overview

The role focuses on applying advanced econometric and quantitative methods to address real-world policy questions across areas including economic development, innovation, business growth, employment and skills, health and social care, and the Net Zero transition.

Econometric analysis and quantitative modelling
Policy and programme evaluation using advanced methods
Economic impact assessments and Green Book appraisals
Forecasting, scenario modelling and data visualisation
Preparation of reports, presentations and technical outputs
Development of new business proposals and methodological approaches

Depending on experience, you will manage quantitative-led projects, engage directly with clients, support business development activities, and help strengthen SQW's quantitative capability.

Required Skills and Experience

A 2:1 or higher degree in economics, econometrics, statistics or a related discipline (with postgraduate qualifications desirable)
Strong experience applying econometric and statistical techniques to complex policy questions
Experience using R and/or Python for quantitative analysis and modelling
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI
Excellent digital skills, including Microsoft 365 applications

A full job description is available attached to the job posting on the Careers page on our website.

What SQW Offers

Competitive basic salary of £45,000–£60,000 depending on role and experience
Annual performance-related bonus
Flexible working
Contributory pension scheme with up to 5% matching contributions
Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service cover
Flexible benefits options, including private health and dental schemes, health assessments and a bike-to-work scheme
Support for continuous personal and professional development

SQW is committed to making a positive impact on our clients and society, delivering social value through our work. We are committed to being a net zero company by 2030 and provide opportunities for staff volunteering and charitable activities.

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Minority ethnicities are under-represented within consulting. To create meaningful change for our clients, our people and our communities, we need diverse talent combined with diverse ways of working. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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