Economist- Senior Associate

Overview

In this role you will support the Chief Economist Team to deliver high-profile economic and regulatory work that informs policy, investment decisions and sector reform. You will collaborate with senior economists and stakeholders, contribute to impact assessments and policy development, and apply economic thinking across a diverse portfolio. This is an internal consultancy environment offering exposure to broad regulatory challenges and a clear path toward Principal Economist. You will help shape outcomes that affect customers, investors and the environment, within a mission-driven regulator.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-profile economic and regulatory projects
• Shape regulatory policy decisions and contribute to policy development
• Provide economic analysis and contribute to impact assessments
• Engage with stakeholders across a range of projects
• Work across diverse projects in an internal consultancy setup
• Own and develop meaningful workstreams with progression toward Principal Economist
• Contribute to sector reform initiatives and regulatory policy shaping

Key requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in economic consulting, regulation or similar analytical environment
• Experience in regulated sectors (water, energy, telecoms, transport or infrastructure)
• Strong academic credentials (Bachelor/Master/PhD level)
• Knowledge or experience of microeconomics is beneficial but not required
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and contribute to complex projects
• Ambition to develop a long-term career in economic regulation
• Background in economic consultancy, regulated utilities, public sector or infrastructure sectors
• Proven ability to apply economic thinking in commercial, consulting or regulatory settings

• Stakeholder engagement
• Clear communication
• Analytical rigor
• Economic analysis
• Regulatory policy development
• Impact assessments

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