Economic Consultant

This job is with Frontier Economics, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. Economics is essential to understanding the competitive dynamics of markets, and economic evidence is a critical part of many competition law cases. We advise high-profile clients before the European Commission, national competition authorities and national courts on all aspects of competition policy. We work closely with both clients and legal counsel, providing a mix of strategic advice, creative problem-solving and technical support. Consultants utilise their analytical skills and economic tools to interpret data, delivering exceptional outcomes. Confident in developing new analytical techniques, our Consultants handle a wide range of projects and services, communicating effectively with diverse clients and successfully navigating various project situations. Building strong, trusting relationships with clients is key, allowing Consultants to help clients maximize the value of our work. Our Consultants are adept at deciding how to share project outputs and defusing challenging situations, ensuring client satisfaction and successful project completion. Analysis and Problem Solving: Scope and deliver a variety of projects; Design and specify analytical frameworks for both small and complex projects, addressing client issues with minimal senior input. Oversee and integrate work from multiple team members, ensuring quality and coherence in final outputs. Structure, review and edit client outputs with minimal input from others. Provide feedback and on-the-job training on all aspects of writing and presentation. Scope and lead substantial workstreams, demonstrating good project management skills throughout the project life cycle. Pro-actively manage budget, scope and deliverables jointly with client, with support from project managers. Delegate tasks and supervise colleagues on workstreams, ensuring they are motivated and aware of expectations, wider project and client content. Build relationships beyond day to day projects , networking regularly and appropriately with clients and other contacts. Help clients get the most value from our work, by knowing how they will want to use it (as individuals and organisations). Proven economics experience, in an economics consultancy, regulator, or government department. Consultant roles are designed for those with relevant work experience. Good project management skills; able to motivate others with a clear purpose and manage multiple projects Good commercial acumen; Good data skills – able to interrogate data and produce actionable insight We also distribute as much of our profits as prudently possible through bonuses, complemented by highly competitive salaries. We prioritise work/life balance by offering flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home. Employees enjoy 28 days of annual leave, with the opportunity to purchase an additional 10 days. Our stimulating and thought-provoking projects are complemented by a range of benefits that support you both inside and outside of work. Employees have access to numerous Learning & Development opportunities, including ongoing Career Development Reviews with the support of a dedicated Mentor. Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms.