Economists . Business Modelling, Power & Utilities | London | 589
Economists. Business Modelling
Power and Utilities -
Our client’s Economic Advisory team of over 30 Economists is now looking to expand significantly on its existing economics practice to capture exciting opportunities, particularly within the Power and Utility sectors. As a result, they are looking for skilled post-graduates or equivalent professionals with experience in economics to grow their team to the next level.
Technical skills requirements
Suitable applicants will be highly numerate and analytical with experience as economist/corporate planner in the power and utilities industries employed in the private, regulatory or the public policy sector.
For these roles, it would be advantageous to have knowledge of any of the following:
- Strong academic and professional background in Economics, Business or Industrial Economics or Econometrics.
- Experience of competition and regulatory economics, strategy, business planning, costing and pricing
- Experience of applying economic theory to the development and evaluation of public and regulatory policy
- Experience of economic impact assessments
Additional skills requirements
- Has logical and rational approach to complex problem solving
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills; can explain complex technical issues to non-technical staff
- Builds relationships with clients and internal teams that reflect credibly on the team
- Deals confidently with partners and client staff and builds credibility for the firm
- Responds quickly to client requests for information or guidance, referring the issue to more senior staff where appropriate
- Recognises opportunities to contribute to client issues when they arise and assists in providing solutions
- Actively promotes the sharing of knowledge
- Contributes pro-actively to building team spirit and works effectively across teams
- Delivers to demanding deadlines maintaining the discipline and quality of output
Client responsibilities
- Provide or contribute to economic analysis as part of client engagements
- Prepare and present clear reports to support these analyses and solutions
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of Excel and other suitable solution platforms
- Manage own time to budgets and communicate progress against plan to assignment manager
- Apply or refer to a basic range of company services and products in meeting clients' needs
- Proactively manages own career path and development
