Assistant Director
Ernst and Young's Economic Advisory team of over 35 economists is now looking to expand on its existing economics practice to capture exciting opportunities, particularly within the Power and Utility sectors. As a result, we are looking to recruit experienced economists at Assistant Director level.
As part of our Economic Advisory team, you will be helping our clients to understand market trends, to evaluate the effects of new regulation and policy and to persuade key decision-makers and stakeholders.
Ernst Young's Economics Advisory team combines deep sector knowledge with strong technical skills in economics, econometrics and quantitative analysis to address key issues in strategy, regulation, competition, planning, valuation and government policy.
Your responsibilities as an Assistant Director will include:
- Working closely with the Engagement Partner or Director in assignment planning, to include defining the scope of work, clearing any conflicts, budgeting and dealing with staff planning
- Project managing teams, planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables
- Being a true business advisor to the client and establishing yourself as a key client contact
- Contributing to the preparation and delivery of pitches and proposals to clients and prospective clients
- Building on and developing internal and external networks through personal contacts
- Playing a role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment and client service framework).
Qualifications/skills you'll need as an Assistant Director:
- MSc/BSc/MPhil in Economics from a leading university or equivalent qualification or experience
- The desire to apply analytic and financial and/or economic skills to real life problems
- Commercial acumen and an awareness of key business issues
- Experience of regulatory and/or competition 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
- Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
At Ernst Young our inclusive work environment means that everyone's opinion is valued. This enables us to provide better advice and ideas to our clients, which in turn helps you develop as an individual to achieve your potential and make a difference.
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