Financial Economist

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

S&W is launching a new Economic Advisory team, delivering high-quality advisory and expert services to corporates, regulators, government bodies, and legal advisers. We are looking for a Financial Economist to play a key role in the growth and development of this exciting new offering.

The role provides exposure to a broad range of clients, sectors, and types of work, and will particularly suit someone who enjoys varied projects and the collaborative, entrepreneurial environment of a growing practice.

As a Financial Economist, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of complex economic advisory engagements, ensuring high-quality client outcomes
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Supporting business development activities, including proposal preparation, client pitches, and identifying opportunities for growth
• Providing technical expertise across competition, regulatory, financial, or applied economics projects
• Managing and developing junior team members through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training
• Contributing to thought leadership initiatives and raising the profile of the Economic Advisory practice
• Supporting Directors and Partners in shaping the growth, strategy, and culture of the team
• Managing multiple work streams and project teams across a diverse portfolio of assignments

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Significant experience in economic valuation, securities litigation, financial economics and project management gained in a consultancy setting
• A strong track record of delivering economic advice on complex and high-profile issues
• Deep technical expertise in one or more core economic consulting disciplines, including:
• Competition economics (e.g. mergers, market investigations, antitrust conduct, digital and platform markets)
• Regulatory economics (e.g. price controls, market design, regulatory frameworks, and incentive mechanisms)
• Economic valuation and financial economics
• Econometrics, quantitative modelling, and data-driven analysis
• Experience supporting business development activities and contributing to the growth of client relationships
• Strong sector experience within one or more relevant industries, including Financial Services, Infrastructure, Power & Utilities, Transport, Digital & Technology, or other regulated and network industries
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience leading project teams and managing complex, multi-disciplinary engagements
• Experience providing support on disputes, litigation, or regulatory proceedings would be advantageous
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ambition to help build a market-leading Economic Advisory practice

This is a unique opportunity to join at the ground floor of a new and ambitious Economic Advisory practice. You'll work alongside experienced leaders, contribute to high-profile and intellectually challenging assignments, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future success of the team and wider firm.