PwC Middle East is hiring an Associate Economist to join its Economics & Sustainability (E&S) team, with a focus on public finance management and economic policy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This full-time, on-site role is based in Dubai, supporting high-impact economic projects that help governments and private organizations make better-informed decisions. The role involves fiscal policy analysis, economic impact assessments, and the application of advanced economic techniques to influence strategic decision-making across sectors like finance, energy, transport, and healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct economic impact assessments, macroeconomic analysis, and fiscal policy development

• Translate complex fiscal data into actionable strategies and roadmaps

• Design and deliver training programs and workshops

• Prepare clear and concise reports for technical and executive audiences

• Lead projects focused on public finance management (PFM) reforms, fiscal policies, and expenditure control

• Interact with senior government officials and present to ministerial-level staff

• Support junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing

• Drive business development by identifying opportunities and preparing proposals

• Collaborate across PwC teams to deliver multidisciplinary solutions

Skills & Qualifications:

• 0–3 years of experience in economics, preferably in a consulting or public sector setting

• Experience with Ministry of Finance or other central government entities is a plus

• Strong understanding of the public sector financial lifecycle and international PFM standards

• Proficiency in economic modeling, impact assessments, and fiscal forecasting

• Excellent communication and project management skills

• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite; knowledge of Stata, R, EViews, PowerBI, Tableau, or ThinkCell is a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy, or related field

• Arabic language skills and professional qualifications in PFM are ideal

• Willingness to travel across the Middle East as needed

About the Company:
PwC is one of the world’s leading professional services networks with operations in 158 countries and a workforce of over 236,000. PwC Middle East has been serving the region for over 40 years and employs 7,000+ professionals across 12 countries, providing top-tier assurance, tax, and advisory services. The Economics & Sustainability team plays a key role in shaping policy and strategy across the public and private sectors in the region.