Chief Economist, Transfer Pricing

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking a Chief Economist to lead our economic research and strategy initiatives. The successful candidate will bring exceptional expertise in economic analysis, forecasting, financial modeling, and pricing strategies, offering actionable insights that support both client success and the firm’s strategic objectives, owning the following responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver macroeconomic research and forecasts, and recommendations tailored to client needs and business contexts.
• Design and implement advanced financial modeling techniques and pricing models to analyze client markets, optimize revenue strategies, and enhance profitability.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate economic insights into client engagements, providing data-driven recommendations to enhance business strategies.
• Analyze and interpret the impact of regulatory and policy changes on industries and markets, advising clients on adaptive strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate macroeconomic, industry-specific, and global market trends, delivering actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with leadership and clients to align economic strategies with overarching business goals.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
• You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in economic analysis, forecasting, and strategic advisory roles, with expertise in facial modeling and pricing strategy development.
• Strong background in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and applied econometrics.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex economic concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Expertise in statistical tools, economic modeling software, and machine learning techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking, publishing, and representing organizations in thought leadership roles.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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