NERA Senior Consultant​/Director - Antitrust and Competition Economics

Company Description

Since 1961, NERA 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, corporations, regulators and governments.

Our Antitrust and Competition team comprises more than 140 competition experts across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, supported by highly specialized industry expertise from additional economists and academic affiliates. Our London office works on matters in front of the CMA, European Commission, national competition authorities and courts.

We are seeking a full‑time Senior Consultant / Director to join Antitrust and Competition based in London. The successful candidate will lead complex analyses, conduct high‑powered economic research and deliver insights on a range of projects related to cartels, mergers, abuse of dominance and state aid cases.

• Lead teams to deliver large‑scale, complex analyses and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Conduct sophisticated economic research across various industries, applying econometric analysis to economic and financial data.
• Draft memos and expert reports and prepare client presentations to aid informed economic decision‑making.
• Influence project strategy, including preparation and presentation of oral and written submissions.
• Collaborate with in‑house experts and outside academics, managing and developing client relationships.
• Participate in business development activities, including writing proposals, scoping projects and contributing to marketing efforts.
• Recruit and manage junior team members, fostering their professional development.

• Proactive and entrepreneurial attitude towards developing client relationships and business opportunities. Ideally, a desire to become an economic expert yourself at some point in your future.
• Masters or PhD in Economics or related discipline with an exceptional academic record.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in an economic consulting, government or regulatory setting specialising in competition policy/antitrust work.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills; additional fluency in other European languages is preferred but not required.
• Strong empirical analysis skills, including econometrics.
• Proven experience in business development and team management is required.

• Competitive salary and extensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension and health insurance.
• Comprehensive orientation and skill enhancement training sessions, including Project Management, Business Development and technical skills training.
• Support from Business Development and Marketing Managers to assist in your professional development.
• Opportunities to work on interesting and challenging projects within a diverse international team.
• Firm‑sponsored social activities and some travel may be required.

To apply for this position, please click ‘Apply’ and submit your CV, cover letter, writing sample and academic transcripts directly through this posting. For more information about NERA, please visit our website at

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