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Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Grant Thornton is making major investment in the formation of Grant Thornton Economic Consulting - providing specialist economic advice across all our legal, corporate and public sector clients. Frequently working alongside colleagues from across Grant Thornton, we advise on high profile issues in all major sectors of the economy.

Examples of our projects include:

• Economic tests to assess whether a group of companies have engaged in a cartel and the damages that arose from the overcharge
• Advising a financial institution to respond to an investigation into potential miss-selling
• Support to a global telecommunications operator to reshape the regulatory framework
• Estimating the return on investment to a consumer business from undertaking ESG activities
• The use of events studies and regression analysis to estimate shareholder losses in a securities litigation matter in the financial services sector
• Assessing value for money and advising on subsidy matters in relation to Government investment in a major transport initiative

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a Regulatory Economic Associate Director within our Economic Consulting team, you will be:

• Responsible for economic projects for clients, leading analysis on large cases or a portfolio of smaller projects.
• Leading on the identification of data requirements, and managing the process of collecting and processing that data/ Implementing and supervising those analyses using the appropriate tools
• Responsible for designing statistical and econometric analyses capable of addresses client needs
• Preparing PowerPoint slides, memorandums and formal written reports and presenting the results, alongside other members of the team, and directly with clients.
• Liaising with clients including project updates and presentation of analysis
• Working alongside Directors and Partners to develop client relationships and to write proposals
• Identifying opportunities for business development including drafting thought leadership material
• Supporting analysts to develop and achieve their potential

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Regulatory Economic Associate Director the minimum criteria you’ll need is an MSc in Economics, together with experience within financial services, payments or telco experience. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience within economic consulting or as an economist in industry or public sector
• Experience of using Microsoft office including excel
• Experience of presenting complex arguments to a range of stakeholders
• Experience of using econometric and statistical software e.g., Stata.
• A regulated sector e.g. telecoms or financial services,;

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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