Lead Economist​/Associate Director - TMT - Economic Impact Consulting

Lead Economist / Associate Director - TMT - Economic Impact Consulting

Department: Economic Impact Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is looking to hire an experienced professional economist to join our consulting practice, taking on a leadership role to oversee and grow Oxford’s growing portfolio of public policy facing work, with a particular focus on the TMT sector. Although the individual will be based in London, the role will encompass a global mandate with the aim of coordinating programmes that run for clients across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

For example, recent research projects have covered topics such as sovereign AI, digital policy regulations in Asia Pacific, the implications of the DMA for the US technology sector and anti-trust legislation in New York and California.

As well as this leading analytical role, the successful candidate will be expected to drive business development work in Europe both through the support of proposal work and the development of new ideas that can be pitched to clients and through cultivating a network of contacts in London and, potentially, Brussels.

The post-holder will report to the Managing Director of Economic Consulting.

• Ensuring robust and rigorous economic analysis in the delivery of public policy projects.
• Providing detailed quality assurance to ensure that work across the consulting unit adheres to the company’s reputation for analytical excellence.
• Overseeing selected major research programmes to ensure successful delivery.
• Presenting research findings at events to build and enhance awareness of Oxford’s capabilities.
• Supporting business development through the development of creative solutions and managing and building relationships with clients.
• Being entrepreneurial and proactive in the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities.

This exciting role would suit someone with at least 10 years’ experience as a professional economist. The successful candidate will be rigorous, adaptable and creative in seeking solutions to difficult economic questions. They should also have the following attributes.

• A post-graduate degree in economics or a related field.
• A deep understanding of microeconomic theory and the ability to apply it to answer policy and commercial questions.
• A track-record of contributing to and leading high-quality economic research, ideally including examples focused on the regulation of the TMT sector.
• Extensive subject matter expertise in regulatory economics.
• Experience of client-facing work and the ability to develop commercial relationships with potential clients.
• Connections and relationships with leaders and institutions in the UK policy ecosystem.
• Very strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to non-specialists.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to going the extra mile to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available.

Here are some of the benefits we offer in the UK to ensure you feel valued, supported, and thrive at work:

• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Flexible Working