Manager

At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness.

Those in workforce strategy at PwC will specialise in providing strategic consulting services to help organisations optimise their workforce and talent management strategies. You will work closely with clients to analyse workforce trends, develop workforce planning strategies, and design talent acquisition, development, and retention programmes to align with business objectives and drive organisational success.

We are looking for a skilled and insightful Labour Economist to join our team. In this position, you will provide valuable insights into labour supply and demand, demographics, and broader labour market trends. Your expertise will guide strategic decisions and support meaningful economic analyses.

As a key advisor on the labour market for various sectors in Malaysia, you will enhance our understanding and assessment of these markets. You will also manage and conduct targeted research to support policy development for the state government, reinforcing our role as a trusted economic advisor.

• Oversee the overall in-depth surveillance of the labour market and continuously improve the monitoring process to ensure the delivery of rigorous, timely and relevant economic assessments and forecasts of the sector to primarily support the client’s policy decision-making process

• Monitor the labour market and enhance the process of tracking trends to provide accurate and timely economic insights and forecasts that support the client's policy decision-making process.

• Plan, manage and undertake research and strategic studies on longer-term structural issues, particularly on the labour market, as well as on other areas relevant to the sustainability of economic growth and concerns related to monetary, fiscal, and financial policies

• Oversee the drafting of well-written research papers and other publications to disseminate research findings internally and to the public and assist in drafting policy recommendations based on issues uncovered from research findings.

• Participate and initiate collaborations with internal as well as external stakeholders to improve overall surveillance and research capacity

• Keeping abreast with the latest theoretical and empirical techniques that can enhance research capability

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.

• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.

• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.

• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.

• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.

• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.

• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.

• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.

• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.

• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

• Master’s degree in Economics, with a focus on Labour Economics or a related field.

• Preferably at least 5 years of working experience in the economics sector or financial sector.

• Proven experience in conducting empirical research and economic modeling related to labour markets.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software and econometric techniques.

• Ability to produce research papers within the stipulated deadline.

• Sound understanding of the domestic economy and its impact on economic growth.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Experience in policy advisory or consulting is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work well with others and independently when needed.

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Career Development, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Human Resources Management (HRM), Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Organizational Development (OD), Organizational Management, Organizational Psychology, Personnel Development, Professional Courage, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness {+ 16 more} Not Specified No No May 31, 2025