What we do: consulting work that addresses practically everything and anything having to do with “development”, broadly defined. This includes work across a wide range of fields that are analytical, strategic,
creative, and technical. Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds but share a singular passion: to make the world a better place.
But we don’t just imagine it: we bring projects to life. In nearly every corner of the planet.
This advertisement is for a job in AECOM’s Economics Group. We provide applied economic analysis and strategic planning services to a wide range of clients, primarily in the fields of urban planning, infrastructure, real estate, and tourism. Our services involve market and financial analysis, development strategy, and feasibility assessment, among other things.
AECOM employees are driven by a common purpose: “to create, enhance, and sustain… the world’s built, natural, and social environments.” We enjoy what we do and we are expanding! Come share your passion with us! We’ll provide you support in an environment that allows you to grow and succeed.
Senior Economist
Central (Singapore) – The Concourse
Responsibilities:
• Conduct business development activities, including preparing proposals and presentations focusing on South East Asia including Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
• Conduct economic development, property-related, leisure/tourism, and infrastructure related research and analysis
• Provide market analysis, demand assessment, due diligence, feasibility studies, financial modelling and other advisory work for leading regional and international real estate / infrastructure / economic development / tourism and resort projects.
• Compile and organize research data to produce projection models and presentations.
• Document research data, analysis and projection models into economic, leisure/tourism and real estate market reports.
• Econometric modeling and demand modeling using excel.
• Interact with urban design, environmental and infrastructure planning teams in an integrated working environment. Lead financial feasibility and land use phasing studies.
• Provide development recommendations and strategies for entertainment, leisure and tourism projects in Asia.
Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Tourism/Hospitality, Planning, Real Estate, or Property related disciplines.
• 4-6 years consulting experience, preferably with a developer, operator, brokerage/ property consultancy, private equity, or investment firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of/ interest in real estate, transportation, infrastructure, hospitality & tourism (including leisure attractions), economic development, and/or related fields.
• Research and analytical skills (including numerical/data analysis): how to find and collect data, process it, use it for forecasting and projections, draw relevant conclusions, and communicate these in meaningful ways.
• Self motivated, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn more, and a desire to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills are a must, with experience in report writing.
• Fluency in one or more Asian languages (Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia, Vietnamese) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required. Abilities with other graphic/document layout software: eg. Adobe CS Suite including Photoshop, Indesign will also be considered.
• Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, with a high degree of confidence and social skills a must, as is the ability to travel within the region.
• This role will be based in Singapore.
Location: Singapore
AECOM is a place where you can work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects. Diversity – in our people and in the constantly changing nature of our work – is one of our strengths. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com.
Interested applicants, please email your detailed CV with current & expected salaries to recruiter-sea@aecom.com
Closing Date: 02-03-12.
