Senior Financial Economist (Experienced)

Fideres • New York, NY

7d • $150,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Fideres is seeking a Senior Financial Economist to join its Financial and Securities Litigation team in New York. The role is for a professional with a background in economics, statistics, or another quantitative discipline, working on complex disputes involving financial markets and securities litigation. The project team applies advanced quantitative and data-driven techniques to litigation consulting mandates.

The Senior Financial Economist manages financial and securities projects requiring econometric, statistical, or other quantitative analysis. The role includes responsibility for project delivery and quality, client engagement, analysis and reporting, communicating findings to clients, contributing to business development, and mentoring team members.

Requirements

• Relevant experience delivering economic analysis and reports, such as in litigation support, gained at a sector regulator or in consulting or financial services.
• Experience dealing directly with clients; experience with law firms and regulators is ideal.
• Relevant degree or degrees in economics, financial economics, statistics, or another quantitative subject.
• Proficiency with data analysis software and programming, such as Python, R, or Excel.
• Hands-on experience managing data-heavy projects and manipulating, managing, and analyzing complex or big data.
• Strong writing skills and experience producing reports and presentations.
• Strong project organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships and explain complex concepts, quantitative results, and implications to non-specialists.
• Integrity, a creative and curious mind, and a high level of accountability.
• Willingness to express an opinion and offer new solutions.
• Applicants in the U.S. must have the right to work for any U.S. employer; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with database programs such as SQL or Postgres.
• Experience dealing directly with law firms and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of market manipulation allegations as part of expert consulting mandates.
• Manage financial and securities consultancy projects, including timely delivery and overall quality.
• Manage day-to-day client engagement activities, including project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Develop new and improved solutions to project problems and strengthen the quality of analysis.
• Write comprehensive reports that summarize key findings clearly and succinctly.
• Present key findings verbally to clients, explaining the results and their implications.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Contribute to business development plans and participate in client pitches.
• Mentor and support the team, and identify internal training needs.

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary bonus.
• Competitive holiday allowance, with the opportunity to purchase 10 additional days.
• Monthly social events.
• Private medical insurance.
• Gym subsidy.
• Equal family leave for all employees.
• Learning and development budget for role-relevant training.
• Support for further professional qualifications, apprenticeships, and further education.
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior