Executive - Economic Advisory - London

Executive - Economic Advisory - London

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.

EY-Parthenon’s Economic Advisory team of 40 economists combines deep economic expertise with advanced quantitative and analytical techniques to help clients address complex strategic, regulatory and policy challenges. Our work spans a wide range of issues including competition, regulation, transaction support, public policy and economic impact.

We are looking to recruit an Executive (Assistant Manager) level economist to support the continued growth of our practice. This role is suited to candidates with 3 plus years of relevant experience in applying economics to real-world problems, across consultancy, industry, regulators or government.

Your key responsibilities

As an Executive in Economic Advisory, you will:

• Support the delivery of high-quality economic analysis across multiple client engagements.

• Apply economic theory, econometrics and quantitative techniques to solve complex problems and inform decision-making.

• Undertake data analysis, modelling and interpretation to generate actionable insight.

• Contribute to the preparation of clear, well-structured reports, presentations and client deliverables.

• Assist in economic impact assessments, regulatory analysis, and strategy-related engagements.

• Work collaboratively with senior team members to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.

• Support client interactions, helping to communicate complex economic concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Identify issues, contribute ideas and support the development of practical solutions for clients.
• Contribute to the development of HM Treasury Green Book-compliant business cases, applying robust appraisal, cost-benefit analysis and options assessment techniques to support investment and policy decisions

Skills and attributes for success

Sector experience

Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following sectors and an interest in developing their knowledge across others:

• Telecommunications, Media and Technology (TMT)
• Financial Services
• Infrastructure
• Transport
• Power and Utilities

Experience may include economic analysis, policy development, regulation, strategy, business cases, market assessments or consulting assignments.

What we look for:

• Strong analytical capability with a logical and structured approach to problem solving.

• Ability to interpret and apply economic theory in a commercial or policy context.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality outputs.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in teams.

• Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of workstreams.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in economic consulting, public policy, regulation, or a related field
• UK and/or EU experience (preferable)

• A strong academic background in Economics, Econometrics or related discipline

• Exposure to one or more of:

• Competition or regulatory economics

• Economic impact assessment

• Policy evaluation

• Strategy, pricing or market analysis

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience working with large datasets and statistical or programming tools (e.g. Excel, Stata, R, Python)

• Experience contributing to client-facing deliverables or stakeholder engagement

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What we offer you

At EY, you will be part of a global network of economists working on high-profile and impactful projects. We offer:

• Continuous learning and development opportunities

• Exposure to a wide range of industries and economic issues

• A collaborative and inclusive working environment

• The opportunity to develop your career in a leading global advisory firm

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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