Senior Competition Economist (Experienced)

Senior Competition Economist (Experienced)New YorkAbout This RoleWe are looking for an experienced Competition Economist to join our team, on either a permanent or 12-month fixed term basis. This role will manage client relationships and will lead multiple project teams of economic consultants investigating corporate and financial wrongdoing to achieve project goals for those clients. This role can be based in our New York office.Key AccountabilitiesIn this role you will manage a portfolio of economic consulting projects involving competition economics. As an experienced, commercial and relationship driven Competition Economist, you will collaborate with the project team to brainstorm novel solutions to the economic problems in front of you. Some notable responsibilities:Overseeing antitrust projects and managing a project team of economic consultantsConducting detailed economic analysis of antitrust allegations as part of the delivery of Fideres' consulting mandatesWriting comprehensive reports that summarize the key findings of our analysis in a simple, succinct mannerProactively managing client relationshipsHelping to manage the team to ensure innovative ideas are researched and delivered for our project pipelinePresenting and explaining proposals to potential clientsHelping to track and allocate resources to achieve business unit goalsCoaching the team on Fideres's processes, writing styles and analytical methodologiesMaintain up-to-date records in Fideres's CRM and Project Management systemsKey Skills and AttributesThe successful candidate will have:Proven experience at a competition agency, in a sector regulator, or in an economic consultancyMasters in Economics or the equivalent qualification, with evidence of knowledge and study of competition economics. A PhD in Economics would be highly desirableExperience of dealing directly with clients (such as law firms and/or regulators)The ability to communicate effectively on complex issues in simple termsStrong analytical and numerical skills, proficiency in python or R would be desirableStrong project organization skills, able to meet deadlinesA high level of integrity with a creative and curious mindAn interest in coaching, developing and collaborating with othersAn appetite for networking and connecting people and problemsThe base salary range for this role is between $150,000 and $220,000, with a competitive discretionary bonus typically included in the overall package.Work Eligibility Requirements for U.S Applicants OnlyAll U.S applicants must have the right to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S employment visa at this time.Why FideresFideres's vision is to become the leader in litigation-only economic consulting globally, free of corporate conflicts.Following years of growth, over the past two years Fideres has started to expand internationally and we now have offices established in London, New York, Rome and Madrid. We plan to open an office in Australia and to grow our presence in France and Germany.We are looking for candidates, who are committed to Fideres's strategy and values, and who are willing to grow in this phase of our company's expansion.What We OfferYou will get to work in a highly innovative environment where training and development is put at the top of the agenda to ensure that our staff are at the leading edge of their academic knowledge, and where rapid career progression is available to proactive employees who reach out for opportunities.We offer competitive salaries and bonuses, and competitive benefits.We are proud of our values and our diverse and international workforce, and we are committed to building a working environment where employees feel safe, welcome and able to have an open and respectful dialogue on diversity issues.Our BenefitsTransparent PayWe have a transparent and internally published pay structure by role, we do this as part of an equal pay initiative across our offices.Continuous LearningWe offer all our employees a learning and development budget to spend flexibly on role relevant training needs. Support for further professional qualifications, apprenticeships and further education is also available. There is no risk of being pigeon-holed at Fideres as our employees are able to reach for opportunities as they see them without being restricted by corporate bureaucracy.BenefitsWe offer all normal standard benefits such as a competitive holiday allowance with the opportunity to purchase 10 days additional holiday, monthly social events, private medical insurance, a gym subsidy, equal family leave for all employees, along with other benefits.Application ProcessApplyingTo apply, you will need to send us your CV and cover letter via the application form below. Please note that we consider a thoughtful and well considered cover letter to be an integral part of our application process.Pre-Interview AssessmentsDepending on the role you are applying for, you may be asked to complete a pre-interview assessment relevant to the role. This allows us to see if you have some of the necessary technical skills required for the role, and it can also give you an idea of some of the skills that would be required.InterviewsFor the majority of our roles, we have a three stage interview process. The main purpose of our interviews is to further assess your technical skills, your communication skills (team and client) and make sure that you have sufficiently researched what we do and the role itself. More generally it is a chance for us to get to know each other better.A typical interview process would look a bit like this:First Interview: Technical with a team memberSecond Interview: Cultural fit interviewFinal Interview: Technical interviewQuestionsIf you have any questions about our process, please contact us at Please review our privacy policy here.