Analyst | Financial Economics | London / Madrid

FTI Consulting LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent training

Global opportunities

Job summary

Compass Lexecon in London (and Madrid) seeks an Analyst for International Arbitration to develop robust economic analyses and valuation assessments. You will work on multiple aspects of cases, collaborating with the case manager and senior economists. Strong numerical skills and clear communication are essential.

We welcome Master’s degrees in Finance or Economics and top undergraduates with an interest in corporate finance. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Economics with an undergraduate degree in Economics from a leading university.
• 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.

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

English fluency

Team player

Excel

Education

Master's in Finance or Economics

Undergraduate Economics

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

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. 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 and a 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. Analysts typically join us after completing their Master’s degree in economics.

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 & Skills Required

• Master’s degree in Finance or Economics with an undergraduate degree in Economics from a leading university (we also consider undergraduates in their last year of study 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

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

Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compass Lexecon is a leading global economic consulting firm. We provide critical economic insight in legal and regulatory proceedings, strategic decisions, and public policy debates, across all industries. Our economists produce creative, compelling solutions, underpinned by rigorous economic thinking and cutting-edge analysis. We have advised clients in matters before regulatory agencies and courts in over 100 jurisdictions and worked for 49 of the current Fortune 50 companies over the last 10 years. We advise on economic issues related to competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages. Our diverse group of experts and academic affiliates is known for its integrity, creative thinking, and exceptional quality work. Our working approach is firmly grounded in shared values of integrity, excellence and collaboration.