Analyst | Financial Economics

Compass Lexecon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic consulting firm is seeking an Analyst for their International Arbitration practice in London. The role requires a Master's degree in Finance or Economics, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. Analysts will perform research, develop financial valuation models, and engage with clients. This opportunity offers competitive salary, excellent training, and involvement in various challenging projects from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Excellent training and career opportunities

Interesting and challenging projects

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance or Economics with an undergraduate degree in Economics.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform research to understand clients' industries.
• Collate and analyze qualitative and quantitative client data.
• Prepare complex financial valuation models using Excel.
• Draft memoranda and sections in reports summarizing analyses.
• Participate in client meetings and conference calls.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Master’s degree in Finance or Economics

Undergraduate degree in Economics

Job description

About the Compass Lexecon : We are one of the world’s leading economic consulting firms. We strive to recruit and develop talented people to work together to produce meaningful economic analysis of exceptional quality, and to create a positive impact on our clients and society.Our International Arbitration practice provides independent economic analysis, valuation and regulatory opinions, damages assessments, expert reports and arbitration testimony.We believe that working in diverse teams, where everybody’s views are considered and respected, helps us to deliver work of the highest standards of quality and integrity.

About the Opportunity : We are currently recruiting for the Analyst position in the International Arbitration practice in our London and Madrid offices.Our Analysts usually join us after obtaining an undergraduate degree in Economics anda Master's degree in Finance or Economics, although we also welcome applications from exceptional candidates with an undergraduate degree in Economics and an interest in corporate finance and valuation.At Compass Lexecon, we pride ourselves on providing Analysts with an opportunity to make a real contribution from day one. As an Analyst you become an integral part of the team with the crucial role of developing robust economic analyses and valuation assessments. You will be involved in most aspects of a case, working closely with the case manager. Analysts are expected to demonstrate strong numerical skills, attention to detail, sound analytical judgment and initiative.This position is to start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing research to better understand clients' industries
• Collating and analysing qualitative and quantitative client data to assess clients’ businesses
• Preparing complex and customised financial valuation models using Excel
• Drafting memoranda and sections in reports summarising analyses
• Participating in client meetings and conference calls
• Contributing to discussions about the theoretical and empirical approach of the analyses

Education and Skills Required

• Master’s degree in Finance or Economics with an undergraduate degree in Economics (we also consider undergraduates who have obtained or expect to obtain a first class degree in Economics and have an interest in corporate finance)
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is a strong plus; and additional languages skills are also valued

Benefits of Pursuing a Career with Compass Lexecon

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Excellent training and career opportunities
• A wide variety of interesting and challenging projects
• An international team with a broad range of backgrounds and experience
• A blend of professional and academic environments
• The opportunity to work with top law firms, corporations, government bodies and academics
• A very steep learning curve, coupled with a supportive and collaborative team
• The opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and contribute very early on