Senior Competition Economist

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Antitrust and Competition Economist for either a permanent or a fixed-term role. Responsibilities include managing consulting projects, client relations, and leading a team of economic consultants. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Economics and has significant experience in the field. This role is crucial for addressing corporate and financial investigations through detailed economic analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at an antitrust agency, sector regulator, or economic consultancy.
• Experience dealing with clients such as law firms or regulators.
• Interest in coaching and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of economic consulting projects related to antitrust and competition economics.
• Conducting detailed economic analysis of antitrust allegations.
• Writing comprehensive reports summarizing key findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Project organization

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in R

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

About this Role

We are looking for an experienced Antitrust and Competition Economist to join our team, on either a permanent or 12-month fixed-term basis. This role involves managing client relationships and leading multiple project teams of economic consultants investigating corporate and financial wrongdoing to achieve project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of economic consulting projects related to antitrust and competition economics.
• Collaborating with the project team to develop solutions to economic problems.
• Overseeing antitrust and competition projects and managing a team of economic consultants.
• Conducting detailed economic analysis of antitrust allegations.
• Writing comprehensive reports summarizing key findings clearly and succinctly.
• Managing client relationships proactively.
• Contributing to team research and delivery of innovative ideas.
• Presenting proposals to potential clients.
• Tracking and allocating resources to meet business goals.
• Coaching team members on processes, writing styles, and methodologies.
• Maintaining records in CRM and Project Management systems.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Proven experience at an antitrust agency, sector regulator, or economic consultancy.
• PhD in Economics.
• Experience dealing directly with clients such as law firms or regulators.
• Effective communication skills on complex issues.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; proficiency in Python or R is desirable.
• Excellent project organization skills.
• High integrity, creative, and curious mindset.
• Interest in coaching, development, and collaboration.
• Networking skills and problem connection.

Application Process

Please apply via our website www.fideres.com with a thoughtful cover letter.

Work Eligibility for U.S. Applicants

Applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.