Assistant Manager - Water Regulation and Policy

KPMG United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a passionate candidate for its Power & Utilities division, focusing on the water sector. The role includes developing expertise in regulatory frameworks, managing high-profile projects, and enhancing client relationships. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of the economic regulatory framework for water companies is preferred.
• Passionate about learning and sector development.
• Highly motivated, ambitious, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Join the leading provider of strategic economic consultancy services in the water sector.
• Develop expertise in the water sector and build relationships with clients.
• Engage in report drafting, economic analysis, and client interactions.

Skills

Report writing

Excel

PowerPoint

Quantitative abilities

Communication

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Job description

The Team

KPMG's Infrastructure team in the UK consists of approximately 400 professionals and is recognized as one of the world's leading independent financial and business advisers in infrastructure.

We provide in-depth advice on strategic, financial, regulatory, and commercial issues affecting investments in infrastructure across Transport, Power & Utilities, and Social Infrastructure both in the UK and internationally. Our work includes market and policy design, economic analysis, deal structuring and execution, as well as strategic and transaction advice to facilitate private and public sector funding for infrastructure projects. We collaborate closely with other KPMG functions to advise on mergers and acquisitions, valuations, tax, accounting, and due diligence.

The utilities sector is a key focus for our Infrastructure Group, working with major UK energy and water companies. We offer strategic and technical advice on corporate finance, financial management, regulatory finance, policy, business planning, and other issues impacting value. Our innovative approach positions us as influential advisors shaping the future of the sector.

Our business is expanding rapidly, and we are seeking a high-caliber candidate to support our Power & Utilities division, with a particular emphasis on the water sector.

The Role

• Join the leading provider of strategic economic consultancy services in the water sector.

• Contribute to our water business while also gaining opportunities to work in other sectors, mainly energy networks.

• Develop expertise in the water sector, becoming the 'go-to' advisor by gaining an in-depth understanding of Ofwat's regulatory framework.

• Build relationships with key clients and other advisors such as legal and engineering professionals.

• Work on high-profile, varied projects, including advising on regulatory frameworks, business plans, negotiations, major transactions, and organizational changes within the water sector.

• Apply structured strategic problem-solving using economic principles, with creativity and innovation.

• Engage in report drafting, economic analysis, and client interactions.

The person

• Passionate about learning and sector development, with a focus on delivering quality work.

• Some knowledge of the economic regulatory framework for water companies is preferred.

• Strong report writing, Excel, and PowerPoint skills, with excellent quantitative and communication abilities.

• Highly motivated, ambitious, and proactive, eager to seize opportunities in this role.