Senior Competition Economist (Experienced)

Fideres•New York, NY

73d•$150,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Competition Economist to join our team, on either a permanent or 12-month fixed term basis. This role will manage client relationships and will lead multiple project teams of economic consultants investigating corporate and financial wrongdoing to achieve project goals for those clients. This role can be based in our New York office.

Requirements

Proven experience at a competition agency, in a sector regulator, or in an economic consultancy
A PhD in Economics is essential
Experience of dealing directly with clients (such as law firms and/or regulators)
The ability to communicate effectively on complex issues in simple terms
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Strong project organization skills, able to meet deadlines
A high level of integrity with a creative and curious mind
An interest in coaching, developing and collaborating with others
An appetite for networking and connecting people and problems
All U.S applicants must have the right to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

proficiency in python or R would be desirable

Responsibilities

Overseeing antitrust projects and managing a project team of economic consultants
Conducting detailed economic analysis of antitrust allegations as part of the delivery of Fideres’ consulting mandates
Writing comprehensive reports that summarize the key findings of our analysis in a simple, succinct manner
Proactively managing client relationships
Helping to manage the team to ensure innovative ideas are researched and delivered for our project pipeline
Presenting and explaining proposals to potential clients
Helping to track and allocate resources to achieve business unit goals
Coaching the team on Fideres’s processes, writing styles and analytical methodologies
Maintain up-to-date records in Fideres’s CRM and Project Management systems

Benefits

competitive discretionary bonus
competitive salaries
competitive benefits
training and development
rapid career progression
competitive holiday allowance with the opportunity to purchase 10 days additional holiday
monthly social events
private medical insurance
a gym subsidy
equal family leave for all employees
Transparent Pay
Continuous Learning
learning and development budget
Support for further professional qualifications, apprenticeships and further education