NERA Senior Consultant / Director Energy and Natural Resources

Since 1961, NERA has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

There is an opening for a Senior level hire in Energy and Natural Resources based in our London office. Examples of the required work might involve:

• Evaluation of energy policies
• Conducting econometric analyses to support utilities on price control reviews
• Performing financial modelling and cost of capital estimation
• Advising investors on the value and risk profile of assets in the energy and infrastructure industry
• Supporting competition investigations relevant to regulated infrastructure industries
• The design of tariffs for access to natural monopoly infrastructure assets
• Advice on energy market reform and the liberalization of utility sectors in emerging markets
• The creation of expert reports in lawsuits and arbitration proceedings

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of projects related to energy policy, utility regulation, energy market design, and transactions and disputes in the energy, utility and infrastructure industries.
• Take project management responsibility for delivery of a range of projects, including regulatory, advisory, and due diligence assignments, as well as expert engagements on arbitration and litigation matters.
• Manage and conduct high-powered economic research across the energy, utility and infrastructure industries using sophisticated modelling techniques.
• Write research reports and prepare client presentations for senior staff and clients to help them make informed economic decisions.
• Influence project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written submissions.
• Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics.
• Conduct activities related to management and business development; building rapport with clients and developing a clear and detailed understanding of the business and client expectations, scoping projects, writing proposals, managing projects to time and budget, and contributing to or writing papers, articles and books.
• The successful candidate will manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Manage and recruit staff.
• Travel likely.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Economics, Finance or a related discipline, with a strong academic record.
• At least 6 years of prior relevant experience with a strong background in an economic consulting, government or regulatory setting.
• Experience of writing consulting reports or expert reports for legal proceedings.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude to developing contacts, relationships with clients and potential clients.
• English fluency is required; other languages are desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and to enjoy solving analytical and empirical problems and have exceptional creative, critical thinking and technical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus and an extensive benefits package including defined contribution pension and health insurance.
• A comprehensive orientation programme.
• Skill enhancement training sessions including Project Management, Business Development, and technical skills.
• The support of Business Development and Marketing Managers responsible for providing tailored and strategic business development services to assist consultants in their development.
• You will get involved in a wide range of interesting and challenging projects.
• Become part of an international team with diverse backgrounds and expertise.
• Firm-sponsored social activities.

To apply

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