Assistant Director - Economic Advisory, Energy, Strategy & Transactions, London

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director for its Economic Advisory team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of energy policy and economic analysis, addressing challenges posed by the energy transition. You will lead projects, deliver high-quality insights, and engage with clients to shape the future of energy regulation. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture with a commitment to flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both professionally and personally. If you are an experienced economist ready to make a meaningful impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Development Support

Health and Well-being Benefits

Discounts and Promotions

Qualifications

• Experienced energy economist with strong communication and project management skills.
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify and design policy and regulation for the energy transition.
• Deliver high-quality economic insights and manage projects effectively.
• Liaise with clients and lead client meetings.

Skills

Economic Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Business Development

Education

Degree in Economics

Job description

Assistant Director - Economic Advisory, Energy, Strategy & Transactions, London

Location: London

Date: 12 Mar 2025

Requisition ID: 1522792

The opportunity

EY’s Economics Advisory team combines deep sector knowledge with strong technical skills in economics, econometrics and quantitative analysis to address key client issues in strategy, regulation, competition, planning and government policy.

EY's Economic Advisory team is looking to grow its existing energy and resources practice to capture exciting opportunities as the energy transition fundamentally changes the energy sector. The government, regulators and companies need to determine how best policy and regulation can be shaped to deliver the energy sector of the future, while ensuring the sector delivers for consumers and investors in the nearer term.

In response to demand from clients, our energy and resources team is seeking experienced economists to help grow the business in the following areas:

• The economics of power generation
• Power price forecasting / modelling
• Policy and regulation of energy and water networks, flexibility, electric vehicles, whole systems approaches and system operation
• Policy and regulation of heat and industrial decarbonisation (including hydrogen and CCUS)

Your key responsibilities

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and designing policy and regulation to solve the challenges created by the energy transition faced by companies, governments and regulators.
• Delivering high calibre economic insight and producing high quality, technically sound reports.
• Management of projects to time and budget and leading teams.
• Liaising with clients and leading client meetings.
• Proactively supporting business development initiatives.
• Playing an active part in the management of the wider team of managers, executives and analysts.

In addition, you will be responsible for building a network of contacts both internally and externally.

To qualify for the role you must have

We are looking for an experienced energy economist with strong communication skills. The successful candidate should be capable of working on multiple projects at the same time, as well as possessing strong business development and project/team management skills. They will also proactively manage their own career path and development.

Suitable applicants will be a highly effective team member and leader, with an Economics degree and relevant experience as an economist employed in a regulated company, economic regulator or government, economic consultancy or similar position.

Ideally, you’ll also have

For these roles, it would be advantageous to have knowledge of any of the following:

• Designing and influencing sector-specific economic regulation or wholesale / capacity / ancillary service / balancing / retail market arrangements.
• Designing and analysing energy and water network policy and regulation, including price controls (such as Ofgem’s RIIO-2 price control framework, Ofwat’s PR19 price control framework), smart grids, hydrogen and CCUS network regulation.
• Undertaking cost of capital and other financial analysis related to ensuring the attractiveness of utility regulation for investors.

Skills and attributes for success

• Has logical and rational approach to complex problem solving.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical clients and staff.
• Builds relationships with clients and EY teams.
• Deals confidently with stakeholders and client staff and builds credibility for the firm.
• Responds quickly to client requests for information or guidance, referring the issue to more senior staff where appropriate.
• Recognises opportunities to contribute to client issues when they arise and assists in providing solutions.
• Actively promotes the sharing of knowledge.
• Contributes pro-actively to building team spirit and works effectively across teams.
• Delivers to demanding deadlines maintaining the discipline and quality of output.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.

Please note

Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.