Research Officer/Economic Analyst

Company:

NERA

Description:

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

Since 1961, NERA (https://www.nera.com) 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. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean our clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges

NERA’s clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists, backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are 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.

Research Officers and Economic Analysts at NERA will have the opportunity to:

• Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during their 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 and transcripts by applying to this posting, and state which office(s) you are applying to.

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Since 1961, NERA (https://www.nera.com) 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. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

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 reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.