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The Chief Economist and team sit within Business Enablement Services (BES) and serve as the firm’s hub for timely, data-driven macroeconomic insight. We translate economic and market developments into clear perspectives for clients, partners, and internal leaders—strengthening the firm’s profile and delivering thought leadership on the issues shaping Canada and the global economy.
The Senior Economist will lead the development of economic frameworks, models and forecasts and deliver thought leadership through thematic research for internal and external audiences, including clients. Senior Economists work closely with the Chief Economist to shape key messages and support presentations and client engagements. As the role progresses, they take on increasing responsibility for direct client interaction and relationship development.
What you will do
- Lead thematic economic research and develop forecasts for the Canadian and global economies (data analysis, modelling, and drafting/updating reports for partners, clients and media)
- Tailor research and analysis to reflect evolving client, partner and industry priorities
- Deliver presentations—internally and externally—on KPMG Economics perspectives and outlooks
- Provide timely, client-ready analysis of key economic data releases and events for partners, clients and media
- Maintain economic datasets and analytical tools to support future research, strengthen institutional knowledge, and ensure continuity across the team
- Respond to internal requests by providing economic data, analysis and commentary to inform deliverables and senior leader / partner discussions
- Support the development of junior economists through day-to-day guidance and review of their analysis and outputs
- Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current on core tools and data sources, including AI-enabled research approaches, research methodologies, and Statistics Canada surveys and publications
What you bring to the role
- Master’s or PhD degree in economics
- 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally gained within a central bank, government or multilateral institution, think tank, or private financial institution, with a focus on macroeconomic policy issues affecting Canada and/or the global economy
- Deep understanding of macroeconomic frameworks and strong intuition for economic dynamics
- Strong writing skills and confidence presenting to a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to deliver rigorous analysis independently and collaboratively, using standard empirical methods and tools
- Expertise in commodity markets, macroeconomic forecasting methods and/or financial market analysis is an asset
- Expected to leverage the latest AI tools to enhance economic research
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
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