Economics Consulting – Senior Vice President

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners is a global consulting firm that offers litigation, arbitration, and economic consulting services. AlixPartners’ economic consulting services relate to antitrust, commercial and regulatory investigations, including mergers, litigation and damage calculations.

AlixPartners’ Tokyo office is looking for a Japanese-and-English-speaking PhD/Master economist who is keen to apply economic analysis to real-world cases that are high-profile and can have a significant impact on broad business and economic activities in Japan and all over the world. The focus of the work will be in Japan but there will also be opportunities to work on European and US matters.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What you’ll do

• Performing economic and industry research and analyzing client materials to develop a good understanding of the nature and issues of a case;
• Communicating with clients to obtain required data and information to be used for economic analysis;
• Performing data analysis, statistical modelling, and regression analysis using languages such as Stata, R, Python, or SAS; and
• Writing reports for clients and their legal advisors, competition authorities, and courts, including concisely identifying and assessing the key issues, summarizing data, approaches, and results of your analysis, and assisting team members in interpreting the results in the context of the economic and/or commercial issues at stake.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you’ll need

• Native or business-level of Japanese and English languages;
• PhD or Master in Economics, preferably with a focus in Industrial Organization, Microeconomics, Econometrics, or Applied Economics;
• Capability with MS Excel and analytical software/relational database and econometrics programs (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, MS SQL Server, MS Access, SPSS);
• Strong record of technical expertise through past casework and/or publications; and
• Excellent communication, managerial and analytical skills, as well as leadership skills.
• 5+ years of work experience (especially in the consulting industry) is a plus.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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