NERA Consultant/Senior Consultant – Antitrust – Tokyo

Company:

NERA

Description:

NERA Economic Consulting is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economics, finance and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For over 60 years, NERA’s economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony and policy recommendations for regulatory authorities, governments and the world’s leading law firms and corporations. NERA serves clients from over 25 offices across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

The work of NERA’s Competition Practice consists of theoretical and empirical economic analysis to assist law firms and their clients in the context of the investigation by competition authorities of alleged competition law infringements, possible damage claims arising from the infringement, and the regulatory review of mergers and acquisitions. As a member of a young and international team, you will support us on high-profile cases in Japan but also together with our colleagues around the world, on a global level. In a collaborative and rewarding environment, you will for example determine the extent to which the economic evidence is consistent with an infringement allegation, quantify the damage caused by a cartel, and advise the merging parties throughout the merger review process.

You will also have the opportunity to work across our other practices including Intellectual Property, Security and Finance, Survey Research, and Energy, Environment, Communications and Infrastructure. 

You will:

• Take project management responsibility for delivery of a range of projects
• Manage and conduct high-powered economic research using sophisticated modelling techniques
• Write research reports and prepare client presentations for senior staff and clients to help them make informed economic decisions
• Influence project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written submissions
• Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics
• Conduct activities related to management and business development; building rapport with clients and developing a clear and detailed understanding of the business and client expectations, scoping projects, writing proposals, managing projects to time and budget, and contributing to or writing papers, articles and books
• The successful candidate will manage multiple projects concurrently

You will need

• To hold either a Masters (or a Ph.D) in economics or a related field ideally with a focus on econometrics and quantitative analysis training.
• At least 3 years of prior relevant experience with a strong background in an economic consulting, government or regulatory setting
• Experience of writing consulting reports or expert reports for legal proceedings
• A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude to developing contacts, relationships with clients and potential clients
• Fluent communication skills in Japanese and English, both written and spoken.
• To be able to work effectively both individually and in teams
• Relevant industry or consulting experience would be beneficial

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on high profile projects within an international team with diverse backgrounds and expertise
• Skill enhancement training sessions including Project Management, Business Development, and technical skills
• The support of Business Development and Marketing Managers responsible for providing tailored and strategic business development services to assist consultants in their development
• Competitive salary and extensive benefits package including pension and health insurance
• A ‘buddy’ to help integrate you into the firm and support throughout
• Firm-sponsored social activities
• You may have the opportunity to travel

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