Associate - Global Fiscal Policy - PwC London

Job Description / About PwC’s Global Fiscal Policy Advisory

PwC’s Global Fiscal Policy Advisory supports governments and intergovernmental organisations across the spectrum of fiscal policy; providing policy advice, technical assistance and capacity building in the areas of public financial management, tax reform, and governance and transparency.

We work with international organisations, intergovernmental bodies, aid agencies, and directly for ministries of finance and other government departments around the world, advising senior ministers and decision makers on complex issues of significance for society. Our team includes public financial management specialists, tax policy experts, economists, accountants, policy advisors, and project managers, many of whom have significant experience working in the public sector and in international contexts.

As a member of the team you would be offered the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging and satisfying assignments as part of a fantastic team of people.

About the role

Due to the varied nature of the team’s work, the role requires flexibility to work across a range of tasks. It will primarily involve the development of fiscal policy advice, which will include Undertaking research, e.g. economic, policy or statistical research
Preparing advice / drafting reportsPreparing formal and informal proposalsAssessment of reform options
Supporting others in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets
Coordinating with other teams and/or firms
Working with clients, which may include travel
Supporting the team with other activities, e.g. conferences and thought leadership
All our projects are undertaken in close collaboration with others, so candidates should be those who excel at working as part of a team.

The role is based with the team in the London Embankment Place office, although may require short periods of international travel.

Requirements

We are seeking an Associate with a genuine interest in fiscal policy and experience working in related fields and/or with relevant public sector entities.

Essential skills

Experience working in a fiscal policy related field and/or with relevant governments or international organisations
Enthusiasm for creative solutions to address policy issues
Strong time management and interpersonal skills
Strong research skills
Ability to juggle multiple commitments without compromising the quality of deliverables
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Exceptional attention to detail

Desirable skills

Masters or PhD in a field relevant to the team's areas of expertise (public policy, economics, public finance, public accounting, or similar)
Language skills, particularly fluency in French or Arabic
Experience working in a Ministry of Finance / Treasury or tax authority
Experience with economic modelling

Tax

We help organisations and the people who run them answer the big business questions. How should we raise finance? Where should we be based? How should we reward our people? With some 3,300 experts whose expertise covers every conceivable area of taxation, we’re one of the UK’s leading tax practices.

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