Executive - Economic Advisory - London
We are looking to recruit an Executive (Assistant Manager) level economist to support the continued growth of our practice. This role is suited to candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience in applying economics to real‑world problems, across consultancy, industry, regulators or government.
Your key responsibilities
As an Executive in Economic Advisory, you will:
- Support the delivery of high-quality economic analysis across multiple client engagements.
- Apply economic theory, econometrics and quantitative techniques to solve complex problems and inform decision‑making.
- Undertake data analysis, modelling and interpretation to generate actionable insight.
- Contribute to the preparation of clear, well‑structured reports, presentations and client deliverables.
- Assist in economic impact assessments, regulatory analysis, and strategy‑related engagements.
- Work collaboratively with senior team members to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
- Support client interactions, helping to communicate complex economic concepts to non‑technical audiences.
- Identify issues, contribute ideas and support the development of practical solutions for clients.
- Contribute to the development of HM Treasury Green Book‑compliant business cases, applying robust appraisal, cost‑benefit analysis and options assessment techniques to support investment and policy decisions.
Sector experience
Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following sectors and an interest in developing their knowledge across others:
- Telecommunications, Media and Technology (TMT)
- Financial Services
- Infrastructure
- Transport
- Power and Utilities
Experience may include economic analysis, policy development, regulation, strategy, business cases, market assessments or consulting assignments.
What we look for
- Strong analytical capability with a logical and structured approach to problem solving.
- Ability to interpret and apply economic theory in a commercial or policy context.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality outputs.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in teams.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of workstreams.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in economic consulting, public policy, regulation, or a related field.
- UK and/or EU experience (preferable).
- A strong academic background in Economics, Econometrics or related discipline.
- Exposure to one or more of: Competition or regulatory economics; Economic impact assessment; Policy evaluation; Strategy, pricing or market analysis.
Ideally, you will also have
- Experience working with large datasets and statistical or programming tools (e.g. Excel, Stata, R, Python).
- Experience contributing to client‑facing deliverables or stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
What we offer you
At EY, you will be part of a global network of economists working on high‑profile and impactful projects. We offer:
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Exposure to a wide range of industries and economic issues.
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
- The opportunity to develop your career in a leading global advisory firm.
Executive - Economic Advisory - London employer: EY UK
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