NERA Senior Consultant/ Director Energy and Natural Resources

Senior Consultant/ Director

Energy and Natural Resources, London

Since 1961, NERA has provided guidance on market, legal, and regulatory questions, shaping industries and policy worldwide. Our experts offer rigorous analysis, expert testimony, and data powered policy recommendations for law firms, corporations, regulators, and governments.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of projects related to energy policy, utility regulation, energy market design, and transactions and disputes in the energy, utility and infrastructure industries.
• Take project management responsibility for delivery of a range of projects, including regulatory, advisory, and due diligence assignments, as well as expert engagements on arbitration and litigation matters.
• Manage and conduct high powered economic research across the energy, utility and infrastructure industries using sophisticated modelling techniques.
• 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.
• Conduct activities related to management and business development; building rapport with clients and developing a clear and detailed understanding of the business and client expectations, scoping projects, writing proposals, managing projects to scale and budget, and contributing to or writing papers, articles and books.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Manage and recruit staff.
• Travel likely.

You will need

• Candidates should hold a Master's or PhD degree in Economics, Finance or a related discipline, with a strong academic record.
• At least 6 years of prior relevant experience with a strong background in an economic consulting, government or regulatory setting.
• Experience of writing consulting reports or expert reports for legal proceedings.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude to developing contacts, relationships with clients and potential clients.
• English fluency is required; other languages are desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and enjoyment of solving analytical and empirical problems with exceptional creative, critical thinking and technical skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, bonus and an extensive benefits package including defined contribution pension and health insurance.
• A comprehensive orientation programme.
• Skill enhancement training sessions including Project Management, Business Development, and technical skills.
• Support of Business Development and Marketing Managers to assist consultants in their development.
• Involvement in a wide range of interesting and challenging projects.
• Part of an international team with diverse backgrounds and expertise.
• Firm sponsored social activities.

To apply

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Equal Opportunity

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