Start your career in economic consulting

CEPA is a global, economic and financial policy consulting business. We advise both private and public sector clients, such as regulators, government departments, international organisations and businesses, on issues where economics, finance and public policy overlap.

What to expect?

You will use the following skills across project work:

• Economic and financial modelling
• Evaluations and appraisals
• Econometrics
• Qualitative assessments
• Policy advisory and design
• Stakeholder interviews

In addition to project work, staff contribute to the day-to-day running of CEPA and help shape our future direction as a company.

Our projects span across the energy, water, transport, global health, communications and infrastructure sectors, with work in developed and emerging markets.

Examples of projects that CEPA Economists have recently worked on:

• modelling how growing sources of renewable electricity generation affect network investment needs and costs;
• using econometrics to identify optimal charging structures to encourage efficient use of transport infrastructure and support policy objectives;
• modelling the long-term socioeconomic benefits of investment in a new wastewater treatment plant;
• applying auction theory to design the allocation of broadband subsidies;
• assessing the impact of major health programmes on health and social outcomes through mixed-methods evaluations and economic modelling.

Candidate requirements

To apply, candidates will:

• have achieved or be expected to achieve a 2:1 or higher in an undergraduate degree, and have completed an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in an economics-related subject;
• be able to demonstrate quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, excellent written and spoken communication skills and experience in Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.

It is advantageous but not essential to have some work experience.

Application Process

The application process is as follows:

1. Complete the online application form. Candidates must submit their CVs and answer questions regarding their motivation and technical skills.
2. After the submission deadline, candidates will be asked to complete an online technical assessment, testing their ability to apply economic and logical thinking to problems and analyse complex information.
3. Successful candidates will be invited to take part in a short remote interview on Microsoft Teams focused on their motivation for joining CEPA.
4. The process finishes with an in-person assessment day in our London office in early to mid-January 2027.
5. We expect to conclude the process by the end of January 2027.

CEPA is certified to be Disability Confident Committed. We will make adjustments for those who require them to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Benefits

CEPA offers a highly competitive remuneration package for its staff. Additional benefits include:

• Signing bonus for new Economists, as well as annual profit-share and bonus schemes
• Health, income protection and life insurance
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Access to an Employee Wellbeing Platform
• Visa sponsorship for international students
• A corporate cycle scheme
• Hybrid working environment: at least 50% time working from CEPA’s London office
• 25 days paid holiday per year, excluding bank holidays (up to 30 via a holiday purchase scheme)

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that creating an inclusive environment is important in attracting and retaining talented staff. We want an organisation with a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives that enables us to deliver exceptional advice to our clients.

CEPA welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We recognise and actively promote the benefits of a diverse workforce.

For more information on our approach to Diversity and Inclusion, visit our website.