Economist

KPMG•Toronto, ON

20h

About The Position

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 Economist will help deliver forward-looking economic modelling, forecasting, and thematic research that informs clients, stakeholders, and the broader public conversation. Working closely with Senior Economists and the Chief Economist, the position will turn complex analysis into clear insights and compelling materials—supporting presentations, publications, and client engagements.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field; a Master’s or PhD in Economics is considered an asset.
1–5 years of experience in an analytical or research role—ideally within a central bank, government or multilateral institution, think tank, professional service firm, or a private financial institution.
Understanding of macroeconomic frameworks and strong intuition for economic dynamics.
Confident communicator and interest in learning how to communicate economic ideas to a business audience.
Strong interest in building and learning macroeconomic and quantitative models, with a willingness to continuously develop technical skills.
Hands-on interest and proficiency with AI-enabled tools and workflows for economic research
Comfortable working in a small, agile team environment—bringing a constructive, solutions-oriented mindset and collaborating effectively across stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Deliver thematic macroeconomic research and forecasts for the Canadian and global economies, using data analysis and modelling to develop and refresh client-, partner-, and media-facing reports.
Maintain and enhance economic datasets, models, and research tools to enable repeatable analysis, knowledge sharing, and continuity across projects.
Provide timely economic input to support client engagements and firm priorities, responding to requests from senior leadership and partners with clear, actionable analysis.
Continuously build your toolkit by staying current on leading data sources and methods (including Statistics Canada products), research methodologies, and the practical application of AI in economic research.
Communicate KPMG Economics perspectives through clear internal presentations and materials that enable consistent messaging and informed decision-making.