Economic and Financial Consultant

We are currently searching for an Economic and Financial Consultant to join this highly reputable and established American headquartered boutique practice.

Client Details

The Economic and Financial Consultant sits in the London office is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, with approximately 100 professional staff. It advises companies, law firms and policy makers on a range of economic, financial, commercial and policy issues. The key areas of work are:

1 Valuation
2 Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
3 Commercial and Public Policy Issues
4 Economic Regulation
5 Consultancy

Description

Consultants play a key role in project teams, working both with senior experts who provide technical input and with junior staff who perform research and analysis. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1 Leading work-streams – the organisation is committed to developing its employees and as part of this process a Consultant often takes responsibility for an entire work-stream on a project. This may involve the construction of a financial model or an in-depth piece of research relating to a market or industry. Consultants usually work closely with more senior staff to ensure that they have the support to complete their work effectively.
2 Writing material for reports – A key part of a Consultant’s career progression is learning how to write reports. To achieve this goal, Consultants draft sections or appendices of expert reports. A Consultant’s written work often explains the technical work he or she has performed on the project.
3 Peer review – All work products undergo rigorous quality assurance and a Consultant will be involved in this peer review process. This typically involves checking analysis and draft reports for errors. As well as ensuring high standards are maintained, this provides a valuable learning and internal networking opportunity for Consultants.
4 Supervision of junior staff – Whilst a Consultant is not usually involved in overall case management, the role can include the supervision of a small number of junior staff. A Consultant should be able to provide technical and qualitative advice to junior staff and ensure that they complete their tasks on time and to a high standard. This aspect of a Consultant’s job provides important managerial experience at an early stage in a Consultant’s career.
5 Other activities – the organisation encourages all of its staff to participate in non-billable work. Consultants often assist in the production of proposals and are involved in the recruitment process. Recruiting activity involves both interviewing and university campus visits.

Profile

Our client is searching for an Economic and Financial Consultant to work across our areas of work, with a focus on Valuation and Commercial Litigation and Arbitration. The style of consulting will appeal to applicants with analytical minds who enjoy the challenge of unravelling complex economic and financial problems and delivering robust advice, often in contentious settings. Successful candidates require a very strong academic record and the desire and ability to operate at a high level in an analytically-driven environment. The ideal candidates will:

* Have a degree (2:1 or above) from a leading university, preferably in economics, finance or a subject with a strong quantitative element
* Hold, or be working towards, a professional accountancy or CFA qualification
* Have three to four years experience working for a major accountancy or consulting firm
* Be highly analytical with expertise in financial analysis and modelling
* Have both a strong eye for detail and the ability to step back and understand the bigger picture
* Have strong written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrate strong skills in people and consulting case management
* Be proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Job Offer

£50,000 to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits