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.

You will need:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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, click on ‘Apply now’, submitting your CV, cover letter, writing sample and academic transcripts directly on this posting.

For more information about NERA, please visit our website. Our clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.