NERA Research Officer/Economic Analyst - Energy and Natural Resources

National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA); Rottingdean; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic consulting firm is seeking talented individuals in Rottingdean to join their Energy and Natural Resources team. The role includes evaluating policies, performing economic analysis, and preparing reports. Candidates should hold a BA/BSc and a Master's or PhD in Economics, with strong analytic skills and proficiency in quantitative tools such as Excel, Stata, and Python. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extensive benefits package

Support for professional development

Social activities

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to travel

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic records required.
• Interest in microeconomics and quantitative research.
• Ability to work effectively individually and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate climate change and energy policies.
• Perform cutting-edge economic analysis on complex issues.
• Prepare client presentations and reports to aid economic decisions.
• Collaborate with experts and outside academics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative research

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

BA/BSc and a Master's or PhD in Economics

Tools

Excel

Stata

R

Python

Job description

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Energy and Natural Resources business in London and Berlin/Frankfurt.

Since 1961, NERA has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field‑leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data‑powered policy recommendations for the world's leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. We provide an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and collegiality are at the forefront, as well as numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

Examples of our work might involve the evaluation of climate change and energy policies, including emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency policies; the assessment of economic impacts including costs, benefits and other social effects of a wide variety of government policies and regulations to markets, businesses and assets; auction design and/or simulation, and competitors' analysis; the development of pricing systems for transport infrastructure; or the preparation of expert reports on a range of economic and finance issues in litigation and international arbitration proceedings.

• Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during graduate studies to regulated industries across a variety of jurisdictions
• Perform and develop cutting‑edge economic analysis on complex real‑life issues
• Write research reports and prepare client presentations for senior staff and clients to help them make informed economic decisions
• Influence project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written submissions
• Collaborate with in‑house experts and outside academics
• Develop and strengthen both project and people management skills
• Develop and deliver internal training sessions

You will need

• To hold a BA/ BSc and a Master's or PhD in Economics with exceptional academic records. Although specialisms such as microeconomics, IO, econometrics and finance are of particular interest, NERA employs strong analytic and empirical economists from any field of speciality.
• To enjoy microeconomics and quantitative research
• To be comfortable working in Excel, Stata, R, Python or other quantitative software platforms
• To have strong attention to detail and be able to think analytically and critically
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken, and fluency in another language would be useful but is not essential
• To be able to work effectively both individually and in teams

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high profile projects, so you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your studies to help solve real world problems
• Competitive salary and extensive benefits package including defined contribution pension and health insurance
• Support to develop through high‑quality training
• A 'buddy' to help integrate you into the firm and support throughout
• Firm‑sponsored social activities
• A hybrid working model providing the benefits of working remotely and of being together in the office.
• You may have the opportunity to travel

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter, transcripts, and a writing sample by applying to this posting, and state which office(s) you are applying to.

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].