Senior Executive - Economic Advisory - London

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real‑world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI‑powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.

EY-Parthenon’s Economic Advisory team of 40 economists combines deep economic expertise with advanced quantitative and analytical techniques to help clients address complex strategic, regulatory and policy challenges. Our work spans a wide range of issues including competition, regulation, transaction support, public policy and economic impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of economic analysis, appraisal and evaluation engagements across a range of clients and sectors.
• Manage project teams and workstreams, ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality expectations.
• Provide economic advice through modelling, impact assessment, business case development and policy analysis.
• Review and challenge analytical approaches, ensuring outputs are technically sound, proportionate and insightful.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations for senior client stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting the development of trusted adviser status.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and contribute to the growth of accounts.
• Support business development through proposals, bids and thought leadership activities.
• Coach, mentor and counsel junior team members, supporting their development and helping to build team capability.
• Contribute to the continued development of the economics practice through knowledge sharing, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills and attributes for success

Sector experience Candidates should be able to demonstrate significant UK and/or EU experience in at least one of the following sectors, together with a working knowledge of at least one other:

• Telecommunications, Media and Technology (TMT) – including digital markets, telecommunications regulation, infrastructure investment, spectrum policy, pricing, competition economics and market assessments.
• Financial Services – including regulatory economics, market studies, consumer outcomes, conduct and prudential regulation, competition assessments and economic analysis of financial markets.
• Infrastructure – including business case development, economic appraisal, investment prioritisation, funding and financing models, regulatory frameworks and major capital programmes.
• Transport – including economic regulation, demand forecasting, network planning, infrastructure investment, cost‑benefit analysis, pricing and policy evaluation.
• Power and Utilities – including energy and utility markets, economic regulation, price controls, network investment, decarbonisation, market design, customer outcomes and regulatory policy.

What we look for

Suitable applicants will be highly numerate and analytical economists with a strong academic background and at least five years’ relevant experience applying economics to policy, regulatory and commercial challenges.

For this role, you will need:

• A degree in Economics, Econometrics or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering economic analysis in consultancy, government, industry or a regulatory environment.
• Experience of economic appraisal, cost‑benefit analysis, impact assessment and policy evaluation.
• Experience of competition economics, regulatory economics, strategy or business planning.
• Experience managing projects, workstreams and stakeholders.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Ideally, you’d also have

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building and managing high‑performing teams.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to knowledge sharing.
• Experience contributing to business development and market‑facing activities.
• The ability to deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

What we offer you

At EY, you will be part of a global network of economists working on high‑profile and impactful projects. 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. We will fuel your ambition and potential with future‑focused skills development that equips you with state‑of‑the‑art methodologies and technology‑enabled solutions.