Power & Utilities Associate Director - Competition Economics

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join KPMG's expanding Infrastructure Group as an Associate Director in Competition Economics. This role involves leading projects, navigating complex economic challenges, and delivering high-quality work in consulting. You will work with a dynamic team to advise clients across sectors, fostering collaboration and innovation in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Travel reimbursements

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Economics is preferred.
• Experience in consulting or regulation is crucial.
• Proven leadership in project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with minimal supervision and manage client interactions.
• Contribute to team management and mentoring.
• Support sales and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Competition Economics

Microeconomics

Econometrics

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Business Development

Education

MA/MSc/MPhil in Economics

PhD in relevant field

Tools

R

Stata

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Power & Utilities Associate Director - Competition Economics, London

Client:

KPMG-UnitedKingdom

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Job description

KPMG's Infrastructure Group in the UK consists of approximately 200 professionals and is recognized as a leading independent adviser in infrastructure. We provide advice on strategic, financial, regulatory, and commercial issues across various industries in the UK and internationally. Our work includes market and policy design, economic analysis, deal structuring, and strategic advice.

We are expanding and seek high-quality candidates to support our economic capabilities, especially in competition economics. The role will involve working across sectors to support organizations and legal counsel in high-stakes situations requiring robust economic evidence, such as antitrust and regulatory engagement.

The Role

We seek a motivated individual to join our regulatory finance team as an Associate Director focusing on competition economics. The candidate should be eager to lead in building our economics practice. The team collaborates closely with regulatory finance experts and econometricians on high-profile projects like subsidy control, CMA re-determinations, and major transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and maintain client relationships with minimal supervision.
• Deliver high-quality work, manage client interactions, track budgets, and adhere to risk processes.
• Lead project teams of 2-12 members, fostering collaboration and respect.
• Support sales efforts, build relationships with clients and advisors, and identify new opportunities.
• Contribute to team management, recruitment, performance, mentoring, and thought leadership.

The Person

Qualifications and skills include:

• MA/MSc/MPhil or higher in Economics; PhD preferred, focusing on competition, microeconomics, or econometrics.
• Experience as an economist in consulting, regulation, or government.
• Expertise in competition economics.
• Experience managing large projects and teams.
• Ability to explain complex economics clearly; excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortable in external roles and presenting to clients.
• Independent problem solver with innovative thinking.
• Business development experience is a plus.
• Understanding of UK utilities markets and regulation is desirable.
• Quantitative techniques and econometrics experience preferred, including programming skills in R, Stata, or similar.

Why Deal Advisory at KPMG?

We partner with clients to enable confident decision-making, blending sector expertise with execution skills. We value entrepreneurial and collaborative spirits, encouraging idea sharing and relationship building. Join us to grow your career with resources and support to succeed.

A final word from us...

We pride ourselves on being different and achieving significant milestones. We're looking for growth-minded individuals to join us, offering an attractive benefits package including salary, pension, bonus, travel reimbursements, holidays, health benefits, and more. We foster a curious, collaborative environment where everyone can learn and contribute.

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