Economic Consulting Assistant Manager

Job title:

Economic Consulting Assistant Manager

Company

Grant Thornton

Job description

More than you expectedGrant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.Job Description:NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.Grant Thornton’s Economic Consulting division comprises 30 postgraduate economists who provide specialist regulatory, competition and economic valuation services on an advisory and independent expert basis to economic regulators, government, corporates and their legal advisors.Examples of our projects include:

• Economic tests to assess whether a group of companies have engaged in a cartel and the damages that arose from the overcharge
• Advising a financial institution to respond to an investigation into potential miss-selling
• Support to a global telecommunications operator to reshape the regulatory framework
• Estimating the return on investment to a consumer business from undertaking ESG activities
• The use of events studies and regression analysis to estimate shareholder losses in a securities litigation matter in the financial services sector
• Assessing value for money and advising on subsidy matters in relation to Government investment in a major transport initiative

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.A look into the roleAs a Economic Consulting Assistant Manager within our Economic Consulting team, you will:

• Responsible for economic projects for clients, managing sections of the analysis on large cases or smaller projects
• Responsible for economic analysis, research and reporting writing
• Responsible for designing statistical and econometric analyses capable of addresses client needs
• Liaising with clients including project updates and presentation of analysis
• Managing analysts on projects and working alongside others at Grant Thornton to deliver high quality outputs to clients
• Working alongside Directors and Partners to develop client relationships and to write proposals
• Identifying opportunities for business development including drafting thought leadership material
• Supporting analysts to develop and achieve their potential

Knowing you’re right for usJoining us as a Economic Consulting Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is an MSc in Economics. It would be great if you have some of the following skills. ,butt don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way and we recognise

• Experience within economic consulting or as an economist in industry or public sector
• Experience of using Microsoft office including excel
• Experience of present complex arguments to a range of stakeholders
• Experience of using econometric and statistical software e.g. Stata.

Ideally you have experience in are keen to specialise in one or more of the following areas:

• A regulated sector e.g telecoms, media, financial services, water, transport or energy;
• Competition assessment e.g. abuse of dominance, competition damages and subsidy control
• Economics of disputes e.g contributing to expert reports focussing on infringement and / or quantum in a competition, high court or tribunal setting
• Public sector economics e.g economic impact assessment, cost benefit analysis and policy evaluation

Knowing we’re right for youEmbracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.Beyond the jobLife is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.#LI-ME1

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 07:29:19 GMT

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