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Wed 08 Oct 2008

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Energy Market Analyst | Edinburgh or London | £40-45k | 359

Economist | London, Edinburgh and Swindon, | 361

Petroleum Economist | Edinburgh | 362

Senior economic/policy consultant | London | 365

Econometrician | London | 366

Head of Oil Demand | Edinburgh, Houston or London | to £100k | 367

Economists/Business Consultants | London & South East | 369

Economist | London | c. £50k + Bonus | 373

Economic Consultant | Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester. | 374

Lead Economist | Scotland or London | 376

Principal oil demand Economist | London, Houston or Edinburgh | 378

Consulting Opportunities - Energy | Various locations | 379

Senior Economic Modelling Consultant | Central London | c£45k + bonus & generous benefits | 382

Associate Economist | London | c.£35k | 385

Economics Team Manager | London | 386

Economic Consultant Telecommunications | London | 391

Economic Consultant - Communications | London, Madrid, Rome or Paris | 392

Senior/Principal Economist | London | 393

Analyst | Surrey | £32-33k | 399

Media and Telecoms Economists | London | 401

Economist - Forensic Practice | London | 402

Partner, Director & Asst. Director | Brussels | 403

Partner / Director | Brussels | 404

Energy / Regulatory economist | South Africa | Competitive | 406

Economist; Public Policy 2-5 Years | London | Very Competitive Salary | 407

Economist - Real Estate | London | 408

Environmental / socio economist | London | 409

Economic Modelling Consultant | London, Victoria | 410

Macro Economist | London | £60-90k | 410

Environmental Consultant / Economist | UK wide | 414

Senior Economist (x3) - Transport, Energy & Economic Development | Edinburgh and Glasgow | 415

Economist - Public Policy and Finance, Regulatory Economics, and Emerging Markets | London | 416

Energy Economist | Edinburgh & London | 417

Regulatory Accountant | London | 418

Economic Consultant | London | 419

Consulting Associate/Senior Associate - Global Industrial Consulting | London | 420

Economist - Chemicals & Petroleum Business Consulting | London | 421

Consultants - economic regulation & competition policy | London | 422

Career Economist | London | 423

Economic Policy Manager | Leeds | Competitive Salary & Benefits | 424 NG

Manufacturing Procurement Economic & Analyst (Pharmaceuticals). | £24,000 to £28,000. | North London, | 425 AM

Economic Policy Adviser, Ethiopia | Awassa, Ethiopia | Local living allowance + benefits | 426 VSO

Revenue Collection Adviser, Ethiopia | Assossa, Ethiopia | Local living allowance + benefits | 427 VSO

Senior Development Economist | London | 429

Energy Market Analyst | Edinburgh or London | £40-45k | 359

The Company

Our client has been a respected adviser to the energy industry for over 30 years. They combine experience with industry knowledge to provide clients with valuable analysis and unique insights. With its headquarters in Edinburgh, the company also has offices in London, Houston, Boston, New York, Moscow, Beijing, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Sydney and currently employs around 500 people.
 
Role Purpose
 
The Energy Markets Analyst will form part of a quickly growing global team responsible for developing comprehensive long term energy demand forecasts for the Energy Markets Service which covers over 100 markets worldwide. Energy outlooks cover all fuels, including oil, gas, coal, nuclear and alternative energy sources such as renewables and biofuels. There is a growing focus on and analysis of carbon emissions, including the impacts on the fuel mix, and the consequences of carbon regulatory policy on global energy demand. 
 
Specifically, the Energy Markets Analyst will be responsible for analysing and forecasting all areas of global energy markets:
 
·         Energy policy and regulation
·         Oil, gas, coal and power trade, including LNG
·         Carbon emissions
·         Security of supply
·         Energy demand
·         Inter-fuel competition and substitution
 
This role offers an excellent opportunity to liaise with many different functions fostering a deep understanding of the complete energy picture. The role would be ideal for a candidate that is looking to expand their energy expertise across the value chain, and will allow for opportunities in new areas of research and new product developments. 
 
The Energy Markets Analyst will interact with other analysts on a daily basis in order to create a holistic view of market dynamics, and to aggregate these market views to create a  global energy balance. The successful candidate will have a desire and curiosity to complement their existing energy knowledge by analysing across the energy value chain, from supply and infrastructure, to end user demand.     
 
The candidate will have a keen interest in understanding and analysing energy economics, as well as socio-political trends as they relate to energy markets. The successful analyst will be a self-starter, able to critically assess new sources of information and be comfortable analysing new markets within a complex analytical framework. A strong willingness to develop energy expertise in European countries is desired, although there will also be opportunities to expand the analyst’s coverage universe to include the Former Soviet Union, Africa and the Middle East.
 
email james@srs.co.uk for more information

To apply, please email your CV to mailto:359@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 359 | ^ Top

Economist | London, Edinburgh and Swindon, | 361

 

Economics and Business Solutions (EBS), the management consultancy business of our client, is expanding and requires Economists to help deliver their vision for growing the provision of economics advice and analysis to clients, across a range of market sectors and countries. Our client’s UK-based economics work operates from London, Edinburgh and Swindon, has been well established for a number of years, covers one area within EBS – the other main areas are asset management and PPP and performance improvement, with clients ranging from government departments to international investment banks.
The key role is to provide economic advice and analysis for a growing range of clients in different sectors and countries (excluding North America). A range of work may be undertaken including option appraisals, econometric analysis, demand and cost forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, financial modelling, business case development, pricing structures and strategy and strategic business planning. You will report to the EBS management team.
       
Key areas of responsibility    
    • Identifying opportunities and delivering high quality economic advice and analysis, on time and on budget, in order to meet the needs of our clients;
    • providing economics input into other EBS work;
    • building relationships with EBS clients and understanding their needs and how we can meet those requirements;
    • raising the profile of economics work within Halcrow and with external clients.
       
The ideal candidate should possess and be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge.
    • A strong background in economics and experience in applying it in a commercial or public sector background;
    • The desire to deliver work in line with the needs of clients;
    • Ability to work across disciplines;
    • Strong external and internal networking skills.

To apply, please email your CV to mailto:361@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 361 | ^ Top

Petroleum Economist | Edinburgh | 362

 

Our client has been a respected adviser to the energy industry for over 30 years. They combine experience with industry knowledge to provide clients with valuable analysis and unique insights. With its headquarters in Edinburgh, the company also has offices in London, Houston, Boston, New York, Moscow, Beijing, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Sydney and currently employs around 500 people.
 
The Petroleum Economist will join a team responsible for supporting, developing and delivering the Global Economic Model (GEM) product. The candidate will be a well organised individual who will have knowledge of Petroleum Economics to assist with Tax Modelling and the support of Energy Research.
 
Role Purpose
The Petroleum Economist will join a small team primarily responsible for supporting, developing and delivering the Global Economic Model (GEM) product. The suitable candidate will be a well organised, capable individual who will have knowledge of Petroleum Economics to assist with Tax Modelling and the support of Energy Research, Consulting and Client Management teams.
 
Main Responsibilities
  • Production, Delivery and Support of GEM Product (approx. 70% of role) Support the delivery of Tax Models, carrying out fiscal changes to a high standard in a timely fashion. Involves high level of interaction with regional research and technology teams.
  • Review, prioritise and analyse the data and information collected on fiscal regimes from regional teams and third party sources and ensures these are reflected in GEM.
  • Continue to develop knowledge of economics, fiscal terms and concepts, and the application of GEM to enable support for internal and external users.
  • Key role in the quarterly GEM production process to ensure GEM is released to high quality controlled standards.
  • Apply knowledge of GEM functionality to enable support with GEM development projects. High level of interaction with Technology team.
  • Contributes new ideas, enthusiasm and desire for excellence to the work of the team.
GEM Business Development and Training (approx. 20% of role)
  • Works closely with Training Team and provides support with delivery of Advanced GEM Training Sessions.
  • Supports Client Management Team in development of new business.
Participation in Consulting Mandates (approx. 10% of role)
  • Contributes in consulting engagements and multi-client studies.
 
Knowledge and Experience
Candidates for this role must have good interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate knowledge in petroleum economics and fiscal systems. The candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience in a commercial/economics role.

To apply, please email your CV to mailto:362@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 362 | ^ Top

Senior economic/policy consultant | London | 365

Our client is currently recruiting for a senior economic or policy consultant to work within the Economic Policy team based in Central London. Reporting to the Head of Economic Policy, this is a consultancy position operating in a client market which is mainly public sector (client groups include Central and Devolved Government, Regional Development Agencies, Government Agencies, Councils and so on). 

The Economic Policy team is part of our client's Strategy & Research Unit – the core consultancy unit and one of the UK’s largest and most successful economic consultancies. The team specialises in spatial, sectoral and thematic research and consultancy projects to support evidence-based strategy and policy development across all tiers of Government.
 
In essence, the role itself can be broken down into five areas of responsibility:
 
  • Project management - management of large scale, high profile research/consultancy projects;
  • Client relationships - high level client interaction/relationship building;
  • Research & analysis - producing high-quality reports and undertaking complex and cutting-edge quantitative/qualitative economic research and consultancy;
  • Business development – generating new business through competitive tendering, preparing proposals and leading bids;
  • People management – mentoring and developing less senior members of the team.
 
Professional requirements
 
The candidate must be educated to degree level, ideally in a related subject (economics/social sciences). It is essential that the candidate can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of and a keen interest in economic policy in the UK, with a particular emphasis on regional/local economic development, economic geography, economic sectors and economic policy/strategy formulation. 
 
The candidate must be able to demonstrate between 3 and 5 years experience in a similar role, gained in either consultancy or the public sector. Ideally, the candidate should be able to demonstrate experience of selling and managing medium to large-scale economics consultancy projects to the public/private sector. 
 
Candidates will need to demonstrate a can-do attitude and genuine enthusiasm, and be highly-equipped in a range of skills including research/analysis, project management, report/proposal writing and client relationship development/management.
 

To apply, please email your CV to mailto:365@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 365 | ^ Top

Econometrician | London | 366

My client is the world's largest professional services firm. The economics consulting division is currently looking for an Econometrician to join the team. Please email to request further details.

To apply, please email your CV to mailto:366@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 366 | ^ Top

Head of Oil Demand | Edinburgh, Houston or London | to £100k | 367

Our client has been a respected adviser to the energy industry for over 30 years. They combine experience with industry knowledge to provide clients with valuable analysis and unique insights. With its headquarters in Edinburgh, the company also has offices in London, Annapolis, Houston, Boston, New York, Moscow, Beijing, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Perth and currently employs around 550 people.
 
Role Purpose
 
The Head of Oil Demand will lead the company's oil demand analysis, setting the analytical message and methodology for the research business, providing demand forecasts for a number of services and consulting projects. The successful candidate will manage a small team analysing oil product demand, forecasting both short and long term trends, setting the balance between strong bottom-up analysis against robust modelling techniques.
 
In line with the company's position as an integrated energy company, the principal analyst will have an important role in ensuring consistent messaging across the energy sectors through regular dialogue and close collaboration with other energy specialists. Developing views on alternative technologies and consequent demand responses will be important, as well as the impact of environmental legislation on oil demand.
 
The person will liaise closely with the company’s economists and oil price experts. 
 
Main Responsibilities
 
·         Manage the team to ensure delivery of first class analysis and insight, on time and on budget.
·         Work closely with economists, and energy, oil and downstream analysts to develop an integrated energy view, and provide expert and appropriate oil demand input into a range of research products.
·         Lead the analysis of long term oil demand trends, setting direction for the team.
·         Develop and enhance models for oil product demand for a variety of end uses, including optimisation of the company’s proprietary database.
·         Identify and analyse the necessary data for short term forecasts of oil product demand by quarter, and long term, year-on-year forecasts, for a selected geography.
·         Deliver written material for monthly reports on short term oil demand trends, and regional/country outlooks for the long term. Write Insight reports on demand or related market issues.
·         Deliver research themes and ideas to internal groups, clients and prospects via presentations, conferences, forums and webcalls.
·         Work with other managers to ensure the optimum allocation of resources across the business.
·         Contribute to the development of the integrated downstream product suite to enhance the delivery and coverage of the existing products.  
·         Provide strategic and analytical input to consulting mandates in conjunction with the consulting team.
·         Employ best practices in people management, to recruit, develop and retain the right people to ensure success.
 
Key Competencies
 
·         Extensive demand-side analytical background including understanding of interfuel competition, impact of macroeconomics on oil demand and understanding of key drivers of oil demand.
·         Proven oil demand modelling capability.
·         Experience and judgement to consider the effect of unexpected developments or discontinuities on demand trends.
·         Strong organisation and planning skills and the ability to manage your own workload and those of the team.
·         Excellent communication skills - be able to relate to experts internally and in client organisations.
·         Excellent problem solving, analytical and writing skills, including highly advanced knowledge of Excel and econometric software (e.g. Eviews, STATA).
·         The ability to work as part of a team involving multiple locations and time zones, including willingness to travel to company and client offices.
·         A serious commitment to excellence and meeting high quality standards expected by our clients.
 
The role would initially require some time to be spent in our Edinburgh office for induction purposes.
 

To apply, please email your CV to mailto:367@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 367 | ^ Top

Economists/Business Consultants | London & South East | 369


 

Our client is one of the largest and most successful multi-disciplined consultancies in Europe with offices in over 40 countries worldwide.

The Business Analysis unit is a rapidly growing team of consultants providing technical, economic and business improvement solutions for a variety of clients, both in the UK and internationally. Their specialist work includes:

- utility sector reform and PSP/PPP studies;
- institutional and regulatory restructuring/development studies;
- regulatory reviews and tariff studies;
- utility improvement projects, performance reviews and benchmarking;
- utility asset and business valuations;
- utility master plans, investment plans, O&M plans and business plans;
- technical, commercial and environmental due diligence on transactions for vendors, purchasers and re-financing.

Positive marketing initiatives have led to an increasing workload in the UK and overseas.

Our client is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, output-oriented utility business consultants and/or economists to join their unit and expand their business - which is a dynamic, high quality working environment focused on excellence.

Requirements

Candidates should have an appropriate amount of relevant previous international experience in the reform, development and improvement of utility businesses. Experience in utility PSP/PPP projects and concessions would also be beneficial.
Candidates are required to have experience in winning, managing and contributing to utility reform, development and improvement projects and a proven track record of project success in various countries worldwide - including developing countries.
Candidates should have the required blend of economic, financial, development and project management skills to win and deliver utility reform, development and improvement consultancy projects.
Candidates should preferably have a degree to masters level in a relevant subject area. Chartered status of a professional institution would be beneficial.

Candidates for this role must be open to international travel and periods abroad on a regular basis.

To apply, please email your CV to mailto:369@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 369 | ^ Top

Economist | London | c. £50k + Bonus | 373

Our client is one of Europe’s foremost independent economics consultancies. They have built a reputation for providing critical economic insight to an international list of clients including governments, regulators and major companies.

A vacancy has been created for an Economist with 2-3 years experience in consultancy who has gained good generalist micro economic skills. Candidates who are CFA qualified will be of particular interest as will those with media experince.

If you are interested in finding out more, please email your name and contact details to 373@economistjobs.co.uk and our advising consultant will be in touch to arrange an initial informal discussion. A CV is not required at this stage.

To apply, please refer to job details. | ^ Top

Economic Consultant | Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester. | 374

Our client is one of the UK’s leading public policy consultancies. They deliver high quality research and consultancy services across a range of social, economic and environmental fields, primarily to public sector clients, but with a growing number of private clients. They have over 70 consultants working from five offices across the UK – Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester.

The firm is an innovative and growing business, combining an established reputation for quality with ambitious plans for the future. They are looking for Senior Consultants who are capable project managers, have substantial knowledge of their relevant field and have the ability to win new work for the firm. You will have the opportunity to work for a number of Project Directors on a range of projects. Consultancy experience is an advantage, but evidence of commercial aptitude is more important – you could presently be working in the public, private or voluntary sector. You will also need to demonstrate well developed report writing and presentation skills and have a proven track record in at least one of these areas:

  • Economic appraisal (of projects, places or sectors)
  • Programme and project evaluation
  • Socio-economic impact assessment.

To apply, please send your CV and specify which office you wish to be considered for – Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester

To apply, please email your CV to mailto:374@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 374 | ^ Top

Lead Economist | Scotland or London | 376

An exciting opportunity for a Lead Economist advising clients on energy, economic and transports development assignments.The successful candidate will have an understanding of the management on energy or development projects, possess previous experience in leading projects.

Experience;

 

  • Influencing, gaining buy in and developing strategies at Board/Senior Management level
  • Proven experience of establishing strong working relationships internally and externally
  • Experience of managing and effectively utilising technical specialists and professional advisers
  • Enthusiasm and energy to build, and work as part of, a team
  • Able to maintain and develop a culture of continuous improvement

     

    This challenging roles requiring a range of personal qualities as well as industry experience. You must feel comfortable working alongside senior management and clients, possess the authority to enforce high-quality standards and obligations where necessary. You must have the credibility to persuade senior management and directors on significant project.

     

  • To apply, please email your CV to mailto:376@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 376 | ^ Top

    Principal oil demand Economist | London, Houston or Edinburgh | 378

    The Principal Analyst - Oil Demand will lead our client's oil demand analysis, setting the analytical message and methodology for the research business, providing demand forecasts for a number of services and consulting projects. The successful candidate will manage a small team analysing oil product demand, forecasting both short and long term trends, setting the balance between strong bottom-up analysis against robust modelling techniques. Please email your CV and covering letter to request further information.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:378@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 378 | ^ Top

    Consulting Opportunities - Energy | Various locations | 379

     

    We present a unique opportunity for energy sector professionals - as well as those interested in joining this high profile industry - to apply technical knowledge and capabilities, intellectual curiosity and commercial insight to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We have opportunities within our upstream, downstream oil and gas & power services for those who would like to apply their skills, develop their expertise further and take ownership of their career. If you feel you have skills in one of the above areas and would like to join our fast growing and ambitious team, then please apply by submitting your CV/resume and a covering letter outlining your knowledge, skills and experience.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:379@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 379 | ^ Top

    Senior Economic Modelling Consultant | Central London | c£45k + bonus & generous benefits | 382

    Our client is currently recruiting for a senior economic consultant to work within the Economic Modelling team based in Central London. Reporting to the Head of Economic Modelling, this is a consultancy position operating in a client market which is mainly public sector (client groups include Central and Devolved Government, Regional Development Agencies, Government Agencies, Councils and so on). 

    The Economic Modelling team is part of our client’s core consultancy unit and one of the UK’s largest and most successful economic consultancies. The team specialises in providing bespoke economic modelling analysis to a range of clients.
     
    Key elements of the role include:
     
    • Developing modelling methodology and techniques to win and deliver economic modelling projects
    • Delivering high-quality projects to safeguard, build and enhance our reputation for value-added consultancy work
    • Identifying new opportunities for exploiting the skills and experience of the team
     
    Professional requirements
     
    The candidate must be educated to degree level, ideally in a related subject (economics/econometrics). It is essential that the candidate has strong experience of applying statistical and econometric techniques to economic analysis and project-based work. The candidate must be able to demonstrate between 2 and 5 years experience in a similar role, gained in either consultancy or the public sector. The candidate must demonstrate:
     
    • Strong understanding of economic principles and application
    • Ability to select appropriate tools/techniques for analysis and modelling
    • Self starter/self managed, ideally having previously managed client projects, including consultancy based projects
    • Highly numerate, analytical and detail conscious
    • A can-do attitude and genuine enthusiasm
     
    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.
     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:382@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 382 | ^ Top

    Associate Economist | London | c.£35k | 385

    Our client prides themselves on their track record as economic advisors to businesses, regulatory agencies and governments. Our client's Market and Value Advisory (M&VA) practice carries out valuations, strategic and buisness planning services for clients across the private and public sectors in and outside the UK. Its economics’ team works at the intersection between economics, strategy, and finance.
     
    Due to increasing demand, they would like to hear from junior economists (6-12 months experience) looking to work on economics consulting projects in a dynamic and fast moving environment.

    The role will involve working on a range of projects covering:
     (1) competition and regulation
     (2) business and financial economics
     (3) corporate strategy and business planning and
     (4) macroeconomics and econometric modelling.

    Client work is likely to cover a range of industries but with a particular focus on the media sector,

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:385@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 385 | ^ Top

    Economics Team Manager | London | 386

    Our client prides themselves on their track record as economic advisors to businesses, regulatory agencies and governments. Our client's Market and Value Advisory (M&VA) practice carries out valuation, strategic and business planning services for clients across the private and public sectors in and outside the UK. Its economics’ team works at the intersection between economics, strategy, and finance. Due to increasing demand, they would like to hear from experienced economists looking to manage consulting projects in a dynamic and fast moving environment. Previous experience in economic or strategy consultancy is advantageous.

     Requirements
    The principal focus of the role is to manage projects that may cover:
     
    (1) competition and regulation
    (2) business and financial economics
    (3) corporate strategy and business planning and
    (4) macroeconomics and econometric modelling.
     
    The candidate is expected to have previous experience in one or more of these areas.
     
    Client work is likely to cover a range of industries but candidates with experience working with clients in the media sector, financial services or CIPS is preferred.
       
    Responsibilities
    Manage client relationships which will involve working closely with clients to understand their needs and to shape the scope of project objectives.
    Defining and leading analysis required for client assignments.
    Carry out and review financial models. The candidate will need to be proficient in Excel and preferably have some financial modelling experience.
    Assist with and / or manage projects including resourcing projects, managing budgets, developing work plans, and following risk management practices.
    Contribute to & / or manage people including coaching staff and giving feedback, and performing project reviews.
    Contribute more widely to developing the Economics team by contributing to proposals and marketing initiatives.
     
     
    The Individual
    An individual who is able to demonstrate the following personal attributes:
     
    High level of economic reasoning and experience applying economic concepts in practical business contexts
    Strong analytical and delivery skills
    Strong financial literacy
    Consulting experience
    Excellent communications skills
    Ability to work effectively in teams and to manage teams (sometimes to tight deadlines)
    Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence when interacting with others
    Experience and interest in developing business opportunities
     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:386@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 386 | ^ Top

    Economic Consultant Telecommunications | London | 391

    My client, one of the worlds leading economic advisory and expert services firm, requires a senior/principal economist to join the established global team.

    This organisation prepares sophisticated analyses for a varied set of clients, including the world's leading law firms, Fortune 500 companies, other public and private entities, and government agencies, in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. When this organisation is selected by a client to work on a project, teams of professionals work together to develop innovative analyses that apply theoretical and empirical research to the problems facing their clients, this model allows you to benefit from a range of peers and disciplines.

    Teams are made up of experts (directors and principals), senior staff, and researchers. The directors and principals include renowned academics, former senior-level government officials, experienced industry leaders, and seasoned consultants.

    You will be an integral part of this award winning team providing sophisticated, objective advice and analysis on matters of economics, finance, and strategy across;
    ' Damages analysis / forensic accounting;
    ' Valuation (financial modelling) services; and
    ' Regulation.

    The types of work and consulting will appeal to applicants with analytical minds who enjoy the challenge of unravelling complex issues and delivering robust advice in often-contentious settings.

    This organisation is highly respected in the market place allowing you to progress your career forward whether you are a career consultant on partner track or looking to move into the public or private sector in the future

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:391@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 391 | ^ Top

    Economic Consultant - Communications | London, Madrid, Rome or Paris | 392

    My client, a leading economic consulting group, requires a senior economic consultant with a communications focus, to join and lead the established team and take ownership of projects from their established global blue chip client list.

    This consultancy is a household name amongst economists worldwide remaining agile boasting a leading academic team that provide economic analysis and advice to corporations, governments, law firms, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and international agencies.

    My client requires a senior/principal consultant to join the communications team. This team offers research and advisory on regulatory, legislative, antitrust and competition issues facing telecommunications firms and policy makers around the world, using economic models and valuation techniques. They advise companies on and help to negotiate interconnection and access charges, assist firms seeking more freedom to enter and compete in communications markets, and analyze mergers and antitrust issues.


     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:392@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 392 | ^ Top

    Senior/Principal Economist | London | 393

    My client, a leading competition economics consulting firm, requires Senior and Principal Economists with impeccable academic credentials and experience within either a consulting or an in house capacity. This organisation specialises in providing advice on all economic aspects of competition law assignments. They offer practical and professional advice that is effective, concise and readily understandable to a non-economic audience. They draw on wide experience of competition issues and institutions, and many years of working closely with Europe's leading law firms in cases spanning all sectors of the economy.
    They have worked across a broad range of competition law settings, including merger, cartel, and abuse investigations, litigation, regulation, and restrictive agreements cases, at both European and individual member state levels. The team includes economists who are fluent speakers in a range of European languages, however this is not a requirement to successfully secure this role.
    They provide a dynamic, challenging and stimulating working environment for economists with an interest in microeconomics. Their work provides numerous opportunities to collaborate with other highly skilled economists, and to develop economic thinking and empirical techniques in a professional setting. The work output comprises reports and expert testimony that makes a real difference to the outcome of major transactions and investigations.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:393@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 393 | ^ Top

    Analyst | Surrey | £32-33k | 399

    Our client provides independent consulting services and implemented solutions to improve the long-term, sustainable profitability of our clients worldwide in the process industries. The company has a dynamic, challenging and rewarding working environment which promotes teamwork and excellence from our employees.
     
    A vacancy has arisen for an Analyst with responsibilities to monitor and assess developments in the oil market/industry and to maintain databases of the statistics and analysis behind these developments. The job will involve initiative and will require analysis of key developments in the oil industry, which will entail taking responsibility for key areas of the groups analytical work.
               
    Key Tasks
    Daily entry of data statistics
    Keeping database up to date
    Providing analysis and back-up as part of the Market Services team.
    Monitoring developments and ensuring key aspects are incorporated into the analysis and ideas within Market Services.
    Contributing to Market Services regular written reports.
     
    Authorities
    To request services from others in the company necessary to enable job specifications to be met.
    Other authorities as delegated by Manager.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:399@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 399 | ^ Top

    Media and Telecoms Economists | London | 401

    Our client is seeking to further develop their Economic Consulting team with experienced economists up to Director level who have strong experience in the TMT sector and, in particular, telecommunications. Experience is required in the practical application of economics within leading operators and regulatory authorities. They are particularly interested in candidates with practical application of regulation, pricing, regulatory accounting, licensing and competition issues. Opportunities will include work both within the UK and internationally and provide considerable career development potential.

    Our client's three main service areas are: Policy and Regulatory Economics, which assists governments, regulators and companies by applying analysis of regulatory regimes, incentive structures and market operation to assess the impact of regulatory intervention and government policy with a focus on energy, water, TMT, post, transport and financial services.Competition Economics, assisting clients and their lawyers in the context of competition cases, including monopoly investigations and merger inquiriesBusiness Economics, the application of sophisticated statistical modelling and analysis of costs and competitor behaviour to inform investment, pricing, and product positioning decisions.

    Job description and requirements: The role will require the application of rigorous analysis to deliver detailed and practical economic solutions to clients across a range of sectors. These solutions will usually be the result of combining quantitative/statistical analysis with broad strategic/regulatory advice on the alternatives and constraints that an organisation faces.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:401@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 401 | ^ Top

    Economist - Forensic Practice | London | 402

    Our client, one of the big management consultancies, is looking to build a new economics team which will both enhance client support in Dispute Resolution and offer Regulation and Competition services. The company has recruited a well known individual from the economics profession who is being joined by Directors with expertise in telecoms and energy regulation and competition policy. The team provides economic arguments, backed where possible with numbers, to help clients make their case in commercial disputes, tax disputes and in their negotiations with the competition and regulatory authorities. The team is located in a substantial dispute resolution and litigation support practice of around a hundred professionals and support staff, working across a wide range of industries and countries.

    Responsibilities

    Economic advice is needed on market (demand) forecasts, market definition, complex valuations, and cost of capital. The emphasis is on micro-economics, though some macro expertise is useful. Good spreadsheet modelling skills are needed and econometrics would be a useful bonus. Some of the work may be highly technical, and there will be scope to apply the latest economic ideas and theories. But the end product is typically a report that, to be of value, must be clearly understood by a layman.

    The Individual

    The company is recruiting at all grades up to Manager, and are looking for economists with a good academic track record and some relevant experience who enjoy using economic arguments to deliver results for clients. The core skill is an ability to use economic theory to turn facts and figures into a compelling narrative, usually with a precise quantitative conclusion. You will work in small teams, often to tight deadlines, in an adversarial environment where rigour and complete accuracy is vital.

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:402@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 402 | ^ Top

    Partner, Director & Asst. Director | Brussels | 403

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:403@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 403 | ^ Top

    Partner / Director | Brussels | 404

    Our client provides consulting and expert testimony in economics, finance, and regulation to corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. They combine in-depth industry experience, rigorous analyses, and principled techniques to help clients answer complex economic and financial questions in litigation and regulation, develop strategies for changing markets, and make critical business decisions. Our client is looking to appoint a Partner in charge of their Brussels office.

    The ideal candidate will be someone with a first honours degree in either economics or a quantitative field (maths, physics, etc.) from one of the world's leading academic institutions. 

    The person must also have around ten years of experience in economic consulting.

     The candidate should have at positive experience testifying in regulatory or legal proceedings.
     
    The person must be willing to live in Brussels.
     
    The person should have contacts at reputable firms with strong competition law departments.
     
    The person must have enjoyed responsibility leading client relationships, from the sales process to project management.
     
    Language skills are valued, but not essential.
     
    In return, our client is able to offer a substantial financial package and excellent career development opportunties.

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:404@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 404 | ^ Top

    Energy / Regulatory economist | South Africa | Competitive | 406

    We are the largest professional services firm in South Africa and amongst the largest worldwide. The Johannesburg practice specialises in energy, mining and financial services. Our energy clients include the national electricity utility and the country’s largest petrochemical companies.

    An opportunity exists for an energy / regulatory economist based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will have:
    ·         A Masters or PhD in Economics or Finance
    ·         An understanding of regulatory best-practice, particularly as it relates to regulated network monopolies
    ·         Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
     
    International exposure will be advantageous and the role would suit an individual looking for emerging market experience. For more senior hires, previous consultancy experience and the demonstrated ability to win new work will be regarded as a key requirement.

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:406@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 406 | ^ Top

    Economist; Public Policy 2-5 Years | London | Very Competitive Salary | 407

    One of the UK’s leading economic consulting firms is looking to recruit a manager grade economist to join their public policy practice.

    The Public Policy Practice has offered economic policy analysis to UK Government, as well as with many Governments around Europe and more widely. Within the UK, they have led high profile, major economic and policy studies relating to: environment, health, education, treasury and culture.
     
    This firm boasts an environment of; intellectual curiosity, applied "real" economic work, employee focused culture and a performance bonus scheme second to none

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:407@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 407 | ^ Top

    Economist - Real Estate | London | 408

    Our client is the premier global information provider, specialising in real estate performance data, whose clients include the world’s leading real estate investment institutions. Their expertise and reports are used by leading fund managers, the Bank of England and central and local governments. 

    This is an excellent career opportunity for a candidate who has strong analytical skills and excellent interpersonal skills to communicate at Board level with large investment corporations, fund managers etc. The Analyst should have similar experience not necessarily focussed on the property market.
     
    This organisation has a high profile and credibility in terms of trend prediction, data integrity and contextual compilation. This is a prestigious organisation within a niche global market and the role will appeal to a highly educated and ambitious candidate seeking a structured and challenging career path with a very successful, professional and exciting commercial sector.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:408@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 408 | ^ Top

    Environmental / socio economist | London | 409

    An excellent environmental / socio economist opportunity is now available with a leading international environmental consultancy. Working within their strategy team as a senior consultant, you will be work on major project development plans and also social, environmental & economic risks associated with mergers and acquisitions. Sectors and key areas that are covered include transport, regeneration, climate change, energy and biodiversity to name but a few. The team successfully work on UK/International Due diligence & impact assessments, preparation of management plans & strategy development plans for their clients.

    Responsibilities amongst many will include economic studies on a range of projects. (ie- socio-economic impact assessment, environmental evaluation, cost/benefit analysis etc), project management and some business development and assistance with junior staff on the elements of proposal writing.Experience of project managing economic, socio-economic and/or environmental economic studies in the one or more of the above named areas is required as well as a degree and/or masters degree with a strong emphasis on economics/environmental economics.

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:409@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 409 | ^ Top

    Economic Modelling Consultant | London, Victoria | 410

    Our client currently has a vacancy for an economic modelling consultant based at their office in Victoria, London. The post will assist the team leader to sucessfully win and deliver revenue for the 2008/09 financial year. The role will require working with the other managing economist within the modelling team as well as providing guidance and technical support to the junior members of the team, managing key accounts, and resourcing projects to achieve targets both in the short and medium term You will be responsible for helping win and manage consultancy projects as well as account management for the economic modelling team. This involves the design and implementation of appropriate methodology using appropriate statisitical and econometric techniques and ensuring that project are delivered on time and budget and to client satisfaction. Experience of applying economic theory and modelling techniques, preferably in a commercial environment is essential together with excellent analytical and problem solving skills. You will also need to have experience of managing projects. You will be educated to egree-level, preferably in economics.

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:410@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 410 | ^ Top

    Macro Economist | London | £60-90k | 410

    Our client is looking for a best of breed Macroeconomist with an exceptional academic background to join their highly respected business. Energy industry experience is of course an advantage but not essential. A serious commitment to excellence will be key to your success. A truly outstanding job with an exceptionally successful client in either Edinburgh or London. A passion for economics and macroeconomic forecasting is a must. As a global leader in invaluable commercial analysis and strategic advice to the worlds leading Energy companies, this business has firmly established its reputation built on the provision of innovative research products and consultancy advice, leveraging a broad platform of deep market knowledge. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with the Energy Demand teams across Upstream, Oils, Coal, Gas and Power services in the development of global quantitative macroeconomic models and support products.

    You will be responsible for analysis and reporting on long-term energy demand trends, compiling robust and concise views on the quantitative effect of global and regional economic activity.
    You must be a naturally motivated and very successful economist with a keen understanding and industry experience in modelling the economies of developing markets. You will have exceptional problem solving, analytical and communication skills honed in a client facing role.
    This opportunity will play a key role in ensuring consistency and alignment of macroeconomic forecasts, so you must have a deep understanding and experience in quantifying economic activity across diverse markets and how this impacts demand trends and discontinuities across the energy value chain.
     

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:410@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 410 | ^ Top

    Environmental Consultant / Economist | UK wide | 414

     

    This is an excellent opportunity to join our client’s growing Environmental Policy Team. The main tasks and responsibilities for this job are:
     
    • Developing technical leadership for our client’s team of environmental and socio-economists. Developing capability in competitive analysis.
    • Playing a leading role within the Environment, Energy & Safety Group to develop and direct client projects in the public sector (European Commission, DEFRA, BERR, Environment Agency and others) and with corporate clients in their strategic response to climate change and significant regulatory developments.
    • Working in close collaboration both the Sector team and Product Groups in order to develop new business opportunities and new product solutions.
    • Winning and directing the profitable delivery of projects which enhance our client’s reputation.
    • Helping to build a quality and flexible resource that can respond to the challenges of the demand for economic input to client projects.
     
    Qualifications
     
    First Degree
    • BSc/BA Economics or relevant technical environmental qualification
     
    Second Degree
    • MSc/MA (subject to first degree) relevant environmental/social or economics qualification
    Focus
    • Project Management; Project Delivery; Project Direction; Technical Direction; Product/Service Development; Sector/Business Development
     
    Experience
    • It is essential that you have a good understanding of the role of economics in the development of legislation and regulation, and the implications of these for corporate strategy and decision-making. Technically you should have experience in economic valuation of both market and non-market goods; economic analysis such as cost benefit and multi-criteria analysis; market-based instruments and assessing impacts on competition and competitiveness.
    • Experience in econometric modeling would be an advantage. Knowledge of some of the key current policies such as the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, the Water Framework Directive, or the new chemicals policy, REACH, would be of particular value. Typically our client  would expect candidates to have around 10 years experience to have the skills and knowledge to be successful in this role, but depth and breadth rather than length of experience will be considered when making recruitment decisions.
    Skills
    • Consultancy Skills; Well organised; Customer Focused; Flexible; Numerate; Communicator; Detail Conscious; Self Motivated; Effective Report Writer

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:414@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 414 | ^ Top

    Senior Economist (x3) - Transport, Energy & Economic Development | Edinburgh and Glasgow | 415

    Our client operates across the globe in a range infrastructure based sectors, such as transport, energy and water and is now looking to significantly expand its economics capability in Scotland.

    Our client is seeking to appoint three senior economists to lead and develop the economics teams in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Economics and Business Solutions team, (the management consultancy business), is looking for a senior transport economist, a senior energy economist and a senior economist to work on economic development projects.
     
    Our client already has a leading presence in the transport economics market in Scotland and the senior transport economist will enable them to strengthen their position further. Typical projects include carrying out investment and option appraisals, policy evaluations, pricing studies and providing advice on regulatory issues.
     
    The senior development economist will provide leadership, win work and grow the existing team of development economists, who are currently working on a number of key development and urban regeneration projects in Scotland.
     
    The senior energy economist will proactively look for opportunities and secure work on economics projects in the nuclear, oil and gas and hydro power markets, enabling our client to grow their presence in these markets.
     
    For each position, the work winning role will involve both private and public sector clients in Scotland in your specialist area of economics. You will work hand in hand with the Chief Economist and senior management in EBS, based in London, to develop the economics offering in your market in Scotland. This will be done through the continual development and improvement of the company’s position through bidding for work, making contacts which may lead to new work and through recruitment, skills transference and training. The jobholders will be well networked internally and externally and will have sufficient industry experience to interact at all levels of the business effectively.
     

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.
     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:415@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 415 | ^ Top

    Economist - Public Policy and Finance, Regulatory Economics, and Emerging Markets | London | 416

    Our client is an economic and financial policy advisory business, based in London. They advise governments and their agencies, regulators, non-governmental organisations and the private sector across three practice areas: Emerging Markets, Regulatory Economics, and Public Policy and Finance. Core staff have extensive experience in corporate and project finance, banking, economics, public policy and consulting. Our client is looking to recruit Economists to work on all aspects of project assignments. Individuals will initially work across Public Policy and Finance, Regulatory Economics, and Emerging Markets practice areas, and will be expected to develop a specific practice area focus over time.

    The key responsibilities of the post will include:

    Undertaking economic research and analysis, and report writing to support the delivery of projects. Economic, econometric and financial modelling to inform policy recommendations and advice. Searching for potential new business opportunities, and contributing to the preparation of proposalsand o ther tender submissions.Working with project teams comprising company staff and external associates to advise clients in both developed and developing countries.Contributing to some aspects of the day to day running and development of the Company.

    Experience Required

    Candidates require a post-graduate degree in economics, finance or regulation from a well-regarded institution and will preferably have relevant work experience for 1-2 years, within either the public sector  (for example, a Ministry of Finance or an industry regulator) or private sector (preferably management consultancy or banking). Strong quantitative and analytical skills and experience of using Microsoft packages are essential.

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    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:416@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 416 | ^ Top

    Energy Economist | Edinburgh & London | 417

    Our client is one of Europe’s leading and largest specialist energy consultancies, they advise companies and Governments on markets and deregulation primarily in the electricity and gas sectors but increasingly in water.

    The quality of  work and originality of thought continues to create significant growth. Our client is now recruiting an energy economist  to strengthen their team:

    You will work as a member of a team on a range of international consulting assignments focusing on Southern, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East & Africa. You will be working on issues related to deregulation, competition, market opening, pricing and climate change in electricity and gas. You will provide support to our senior consultants and directors on research, data collection and modelling. You will be expected to interface with senior managers and government officials, and to draft position and policy papers and present them.

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:417@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 417 | ^ Top

    Regulatory Accountant | London | 418

     

    Our client’s Competition and Economics team helps clients deal with a wide range of economic challenges, assessing the commercial implications of economic and regulatory changes in the modern economy. Since its formation in early 2007, the department has grown significantly and now numbers 13 professional staff with plans to grow to around 20 in the next twelve months. An opportunity now exists for an experienced regulatory accountant to join the department.
     
     
    Responsibilities
    Providing expert advice to internal and external clients on all matters relating to regulatory accounting, including
    - preparation and presentation of regulatory accounts
    - the different methodologies of regulatory accounting (e.g. CCA, LRIC, FDC)
    - the importance of related accounting issues (e.g. accuracy of fixed asset registers, cost allocation models)
     
    Managing smaller engagements, including the planning, scoping and staff management as well as operating as a member of larger project teams
     
    Undertaking engagements within Competition and Economics where broader skills in the areas of financial analysis and general accounting will be important
     
    Identifying business development opportunities and escalating these where necessary
     
    Coaching other members of staff and particularly helping to disseminate knowledge about regulatory accounting within the team
     
    Assisting with the preparation of client proposals. 
     
    The Individual
    A CCA qualified accountant with between 2 and 4 years PQE
     
    Likely to be working either in the regulatory accounting function of a regulated business or within a regulatory team in professional practice where the individual will be able to demonstrate extensive experience of advising on regulatory accounts
     
    Possesses strong communication skills, both written and oral and is able to explain complex conceptual issues in a straightforward fashion
     
    Keen to work in an expanding and friendly team and ready to take on ad hoc and unusual assignments and to build on those experiences
     
    Ambitious and willing to play a full role in developing the regulatory accounting offering 

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:418@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 418 | ^ Top

    Economic Consultant | London | 419

     

    Our client’s Economic practice is growing rapidly and now includes Directors specialising in litigation support (including tax litigation), regulatory issues in media and gambling, telecoms, energy regulation and competition policy. The team provides economic arguments, backed where possible with numbers, to help clients make their case in commercial disputes, tax disputes and in their negotiations with the competition and regulatory authorities. Economic advice is needed on market (demand) forecasts, market definition, complex valuations, and cost of capital. The emphasis is on micro-economics, though some macro expertise is useful. Good spreadsheet modelling skills are needed and econometrics would be a useful bonus. Some of the work may be highly technical, and there will be scope to apply the latest economic ideas and theories. But the end product is typically a report that, to be of value, must be clearly understood by a layman. 
     
    The Individual
    Our client is recruiting at all grades, and are looking for economists with a good academic track record and some relevant experience who enjoy using economic arguments to deliver results for clients. The core skill is an ability to use economic theory to turn facts and figures into a compelling narrative, usually with a precise quantitative conclusion. You will work in small teams, often to tight deadlines, in an adversarial environment where rigour and complete accuracy is vital.
     
    A postgraduate degree is Economics is highly desirable. 

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.
     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:419@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 419 | ^ Top

    Consulting Associate/Senior Associate - Global Industrial Consulting | London | 420

    Our client is currently seeking highly motivated, creative and entrepreneurial individuals to support their Global Industrial Consulting practice based in London. The company primarily advises clients from this office in the areas of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas and Utilities.

     
    Our client provides outstanding opportunities for consultants who are attracted to an entrepreneurial environment, who possess strong analytical skills, and who are motivated to help our client to continue to grow their vibrant management consulting business.
     
    Assignments cover a broad range of competitive strategy and operational issues for Fortune 200 clients. In these assignments they use innovative analytical approaches and proven methodologies, helping clients develop and implement strategies and make operational improvements whilst addressing critical business and regulatory issues. These include growth strategies, portfolio assessment, competitive positioning, product pricing and positioning, acquisition and divestiture, logistics, supply chain management, business turnarounds, and a range of other strategic issues.
     
     
    Qualifications:
     
    The ideal candidate will possess three to five years of professional experience, preferable gained within a consulting environment or within a major corporate firm and experience and/or demonstrable interest in sectors relevant to our client’s business
     
     
    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:420@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 420 | ^ Top

    Economist - Chemicals & Petroleum Business Consulting | London | 421

    Our client is currently seeking highly motivated, creative, and entrepreneurial individuals to support their growing Chemicals & Petroleum Business Consulting practice in London.

    The ideal candidate will hold an M.B.A. and have:

     
    Demonstrated strong analytical skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills for managing interactions with CRA and client project teams,
    Highly developed communication skills,
    Strong project management experience/potential
    3–5 years of professional experience preferably with a consulting or finance firm, or for another major corporate employer.
    Experience and/or demonstrated interest in the global energy industry

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.
     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:421@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 421 | ^ Top

    Consultants - economic regulation & competition policy | London | 422

    Our client is an independent economics consultancy, specialising in economic regulation, competition policy and the application of economics to policy issues.

    If you join our client, you will join a team of economists working in a friendly and co-operative environment. The firm's office is in London, but there is potential for overseas travel.

    There is no routine project and all assignments present some unique issues. This means that staff face new challenges all the time. Employees are not restricted to a single industry sector, and apply their analytical skills across a wide range of issues. The opportunity to learn and develop new skills is always present.

    Our client offers a stimulating working environment, competitive pay, and the prospect of rapid career progress.

    Our client welcomes applications from experienced economists. There is no typical profile for these positions, but strong analytical skills are essential. Relevant experience in consulting, industry, regulatory authorities, government or academia, proven project management ability, a network of contacts and the potential for winning new business are all highly valued.

     

    Please note, only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.
    Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.

     

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:422@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 422 | ^ Top

    Career Economist | London | 423

    Our client provides professional, independent economic advice, applying the latest advances in economic theory and cutting edge statistical and econometric techniques. They work with many of the world’s largest companies across all sectors of the economy, and are involved in many of the leading cases in the field.

    Our client provides a dynamic, challenging and stimulating working environment for economists with an interest in microeconomics. Their work provides numerous opportunities to collaborate with other highly skilled economists, and to develop economic thinking and empirical techniques in a professional setting. Work output comprises reports and expert testimony that makes a real difference to the outcome of major transactions and investigations.
     
    Our client  works across all the major European jurisdictions and beyond. Staff comprises a diverse team of first class economists from multiple national backgrounds, working in a variety of European languages.
     
    Our client has an informal, entrepreneurial culture that encourages rapid career development and provides a variety of challenges for professional economists. As demand for competition economics continues to grow, our client provides rich opportunities for career and personal development.
     
    Candidates should be able to show an excellent academic record, together with some proven expertise in applied work gained either in consultancy, industry or in a regulatory agency.

    To apply, please email your CV to mailto:423@EconomistJobs.co.uk quoting the position reference 423 | ^ Top

    Economic Policy Manager | Leeds | Competitive Salary & Benefits | 424 NG

     

    The Company:
    We are responsible for distributing gas to homes and businesses across the north of England, an area covering West, East & North Yorkshire, the North East and northern Cumbria. Our network of 36,000km of gas pipes is worth £1.5bn.
     
    Northern Gas Networks is a flexible and dynamic company which is backed by a consortium of international and UK investors, and we have offices based in Leeds and Sunderland. Our flat management structure and inclusive culture combine to create an environment in which new ideas are always welcomed and everyone has the opportunity to make a difference. If you are looking for more than a 9-5 job and want a role where you can really make your mark, we’d like to hear from you.
     
    The role:
    Working within a small team you will report to the Regulation Director and will be responsible for:
     
    ·         Developing effective strategies to improve the company’s comparative performance;
    ·         Helping to develop the organisation’s regulatory policy;
    ·         Building, maintaining and developing econometric models;
    ·         Forging key stakeholder relationships, liaising closely with external bodies including OFGEM;
    ·         Playing a key part in the organisation’s pricing review, which is critical to the revenue of the company; and
    ·         Liaising closely with other internal departments, including senior management and the CEO.
     
    The Candidate:
    A candidate applying for this position should:
     
    ·         Be an excellent communicator and able to liaise, influence and negotiate at all levels;
    ·         Be detail conscious, professional and flexible;
    ·         Hold a degree in Economics or an MBA;
    ·         Have econometric/financial modelling experience and/or experience in statistical analysis;
    ·         Have experience or knowledge of corporate finance principles; and
    ·         Experience within a utility regulatory environment would be an advantage but not essential.
     
    Closing date for applications 17th October, 2008. Please send your CV along with a covering letter, in confidence, stating your current salary and benefits package to: 
     
    Dionne Willetts, Northern Gas Networks Limited, 1100 Century Way, Thorpe Park Business Park, Colton, Leeds, LS15 8TU or alternatively email to dwilletts@northerngas.co.uk.
     
    For more information please call 0113 397 5315.

    To apply, please refer to job details. | ^ Top

    Manufacturing Procurement Economic & Analyst (Pharmaceuticals). | £24,000 to £28,000. | North London, | 425 AM

    Auden Mckenzie (Pharma Division) Ltd, a Pharmaceutical company based in North London, is recruiting for anEconomic Analyst (Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals).

    Responsibilities: Supporting the NPD, Production & Group Strategy Department and Senior Management, for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in: Analysis and forecasting of developments in the global pharmaceutical markets, Pharmaceutical Pricing, Sourcing EP,USP,TSE and BSE compliant pharmaceutical raw materials at current industry comparable & competitive pricing. Sourcing manufacturing consumerables to GMP standards & sourcing API’s for generic developments and long-term purchasing for registration as approved source on MA licenses. Understand CTD dossier requirements relating to procurement.

    Pharma Requirements: Candidate must have a working knowledge of GMP, MHRA and MA procurement requirements, current knowledge of generic pricing (finished goods and raw materials) and sound technical information regarding product usage and applicability. Essential to have: an understanding of Pharma requirements and constraints, Have a proven track record in macroeconomics, quantitative analysis, forecasting, resource/industry economics.
     
    Qualifications and Experience: Minimum requirement of a BA or BSC degree with focus on economics and finance modules. Training undertaken on GMP requirements of API, raw material and manufacturing consumerables. Training on MHRA requirements for sterile manufacturing facilities. At least one year’s industry experience at a sterile manufacturing facility- especially with a focus on Pharma industry economic analysis and procurements of sterile injectables & parenterals markets.   An aptitude, interest and awareness of MHRA and regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals procurement. Good communication skills (oral and written). Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize, are numerate, computer literate and detail orientated.
     
    Remuneration: Dependent on experience and aptitude, between £24,000 to £28,000.
     
    All applications in writing, with a CV to:
    Human Resources Department, Auden Mckenzie (Pharma Division) Ltd.
    32 Stadium Business Centre, North End Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0AT.
    E-mail: phr@audenmckenzie.com
     
    Closing date for applications: 10th October 2008                Ref: MEA(SP)/PP/RC-ADM/09-0
     

    To apply, please refer to job details. | ^ Top

    Economic Policy Adviser, Ethiopia | Awassa, Ethiopia | Local living allowance + benefits | 426 VSO

    VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers. This hugely influential and rewarding role requires extensive economic planning experience and a public sector background.

     
    You will support government staff to analyse existing methods of budget planning, provide advice and guidance on theimplementation of financial models, and develop policies to encourage the economic growth of this African region.
     
    For further details, visit www.vso.org.uk/vacancies
     
    Closing date: 10 October 2008 (MIDDAY)
     
    VSO values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

    To apply, please refer to job details. | ^ Top

    Revenue Collection Adviser, Ethiopia | Assossa, Ethiopia | Local living allowance + benefits | 427 VSO

     
    VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers. If you have several years’ experience of revenue collection and planning within local government, your influence could be key to helping this African region develop a stronger income base.
     
    By improving managerial processes and administration systems at the local revenue department, you’ll increase the quantity of revenue collected and promote tax systems to local taxpayers.
     
    For further details, visit www.vso.org.uk/vacancies
     
    Closing date: 10 October 2008 (MIDDAY)
     
    VSO values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
     

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    Senior Development Economist | London | 429

    Our client is one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancies and its UK Planning Team is expanding to meet increasing growth. The services provided by the team include Development Planning, Economic Development, Regeneration & Housing, Urban Design & Masterplanning. They offer clients an integrated set of skills to support regeneration, growth and sustainability agendas.The company is looking for a Senior Consultant level appointment in their London office to support and drive forward their growing workload. The successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary environment interacting with masterplanners and urban designers, transport planners, environmental staff and engineers on high-profile projects that are at the forefront of innovation and good practice. As such, the work is both challenging and rewarding.

      
    Key Objectives  
     
    To deliver and/or project manage economic development studies
    To provide economic development support on projects led by other professionals in the London office and other regional offices
    To help identify, bid for and win economic development work
    To work with existing economic development staff across the UK
    To help develop the market and help build Halcrow’s economic development capacity
    To work on multi-disciplinary regeneration, development and infrastructure projects.
     

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