Financial Economist

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

What will you be doing?

S&W is launching a new Economic Advisory team, delivering high-quality advisory and expert services to corporates, regulators, government bodies, and legal advisers. We are looking for a Financial Economist to play a key role in the growth and development of this exciting new offering.

The role provides exposure to a broad range of clients, sectors, and types of work, and will particularly suit someone who enjoys varied projects and the collaborative, entrepreneurial environment of a growing practice.

As a Financial Economist, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of complex economic advisory engagements, ensuring high-quality client outcomes
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Supporting business development activities, including proposal preparation, client pitches, and identifying opportunities for growth
• Providing technical expertise across competition, regulatory, financial, or applied economics projects
• Managing and developing junior team members through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training
• Contributing to thought leadership initiatives and raising the profile of the Economic Advisory practice
• Supporting Directors and Partners in shaping the growth, strategy, and culture of the team
• Managing multiple workstreams and project teams across a diverse portfolio of assignments

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Significant experience in economic valuation, securities litigation, financial economics and project management gained in a consultancy setting
• A strong track record of delivering economic advice on complex and high-profile issues
• Deep technical expertise in one or more core economic consulting disciplines, including:
  1. Competition economics (e.g. mergers, market investigations, antitrust conduct, digital and platform markets)
  2. Regulatory economics (e.g. price controls, market design, regulatory frameworks, and incentive mechanisms)
  3. Economic valuation and financial economics
  4. Econometrics, quantitative modelling, and data-driven analysis
• Experience supporting business development activities and contributing to the growth of client relationships
• Strong sector experience within one or more relevant industries, including Financial Services, Infrastructure, Power & Utilities, Transport, Digital & Technology, or other regulated and network industries
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience leading project teams and managing complex, multi-disciplinary engagements
• Experience providing support on disputes, litigation, or regulatory proceedings would be advantageous
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ambition to help build a market-leading Economic Advisory practice

Why join S&W?

This is a unique opportunity to join at the ground floor of a new and ambitious Economic Advisory practice. You'll work alongside experienced leaders, contribute to high-profile and intellectually challenging assignments, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future success of the team and wider firm.