Energy Economist, Assistant Director, EY Parthenon, London

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm in London is seeking an Assistant Director for its Energy & Resources team. The successful candidate will address challenges created by the energy transition while managing multiple projects. Strong communication and team management skills are essential for leading initiatives that shape future energy policies. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and support for flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in energy economics with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive career and development management.

Responsibilities

• Design policy to address energy transition challenges.
• Deliver high-quality economic insights and reports.
• Manage projects within time and budget.
• Lead teams and client meetings.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project/team management

Logical problem solving

Business development

Job description

Location: London

Assistant Director, Energy & Resources, Economic Advisory, London

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.

Ideally, you'll also 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.

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.

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.