Senior Associate / Associate – Economist
Closing Date: 07/04/2024
Group: Economics and Analytics Group
Management Level: Senior Associate
Job Type: Permanent
About Ofcom
At Ofcom, we believe in making communications work for everyone. As the regulator for TV, radio, telecoms, postal services, spectrum and online safety, we’re expanding our team and seeking talented economists to join us in shaping the future of communications.
About the team you’ll be part of
Ofcom’s Economics and Analytics Group is a dynamic, international team of over 100 competition and regulatory economists, data analysts and finance experts.
The purpose of the role
We have two streams of specialism:
- Competition/Regulation role: We are seeking candidates with experience in competition or regulatory economics. This also includes expertise in applied microeconomics, industrial organization, digital markets, behavioural economics and/or auction design.
- Policy Evaluation role: If you have a strong background in applying microeconomics to policy design and appraisal, this role is for you. You will assess policy outcomes, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and provide insights for supervision, enforcement, and policy iterations. While your primary focus will be online safety regulation, there may be opportunities to assess the impact of policies in other sectors regulated by Ofcom.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to:
- Engage in diverse and stimulating projects that go beyond traditional telecoms and broadcasting regulation. Recent work includes Market Study in Cloud Services, research project in Media Plurality and Online News and behavioural research in preparation of Online Safety regulation.
- Apply your economic expertise to address challenging questions, often leveraging cutting-edge quantitative analysis and data. We actively contribute to economic debates in the communications sector through published discussion papers.
- Make a real impact on society while achieving a healthy work-life balance. At Ofcom, we value your well-being and provide an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
Your key responsibilities
You will collaborate with a vibrant team of economists, data analysts, policy professionals, market researchers, technologists and lawyers on projects spanning various sectors. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing high-quality economic analysis on projects, exploring different perspectives and addressing key policy issues.
- Gathering and assessing robust data and evidence to support your analysis.
- Producing clear and well-reasoned documents, including publications.
- Communicating economic concepts effectively in internal meetings and engaging with stakeholders.
- Collaborating with senior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
The skills, knowledge, and experience you’ll need for success
- A solid foundation in applied microeconomics, gained through training in areas such as industrial organisation, public economics, behavioural economics and cost-benefit analysis.
- Demonstrated experience applying economic concepts in real-world scenarios within a consultancy, regulator, competition or consumer authority, government department, academic institution, or regulated company.
- The ability to interpret complex information with attention to detail, with strong quantitative skills being an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams.
- A degree in economics, with a postgraduate qualification being desirable but not essential.
Please apply with a CV and a short cover letter setting out why you are interested in working for Ofcom, and stating for which role(s) you are interested in applying and your office location preference.
Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Sunday 7th April and therefore we advise getting your application in no later than midnight on Saturday 6th April.
Ofcom is a forward-thinking, inclusive employer and recognises the value of diversity to truly make communications work for everyone. Our vision is to ensure Ofcom is a place where our people can work hard and be themselves. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible – no matter your social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. We strive to be representative of the whole of the UK and our aim is to be an employer of choice for everyone.
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