NERA Senior Consultant (Washington D.C.)

Company:NERA

Description:

National Economic Research Associates, Inc. is seeking candidates for the following positions based in Washington, DC (A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with company policies):

Senior Consultant (Multiple Positions)

We will count on you to:

Develop and implement financial energy models, such as discounted cash flow models and forecast pricing, for various energy and finance sector clients, including public-owned utilities, investor-owned utilities, natural gas companies, regulatory bodies, oil & gas and construction. Apply economic theory and design of energy market principles to provide support for litigation, international arbitration, pricing, regulatory, and public policy issues. Conduct analyses applying damages valuation, asset and contract valuation, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory reform, experimental economics, and causal inference. Offer consultation regarding litigation, regulatory and policy matters to clients in the energy and finance sectors as well as the renewable energy space; draft expert reports. Provide policy advice and support related to energy market matters in various economies. Monitor developments in the fields of energy and environment, keeping abreast of fundamental economic, industrial, and technological developments by analyzing information from relevant publications and services, government agencies, and trade publications. Perform research and analysis focused on quantitative methods that relate to energy and finance sectors. Participate in business development efforts. Present and publish on diverse subjects, such as energy, causal inference, finance, mergers & acquisitions, and asset and contract valuation. Plan, direct, and supervise the work performed by more junior staff. This position has no dedicated full-time direct reports but will plan, direct, and supervise the work performed by approximately 4 junior staff on a project-by-project basis.

What you need to have:

Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, Public Administration, International Development or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in the position offered, as a Consultant, Associate Consultant, or a related position. Must have three (3) years of experience with all of the following: Assessing impact of economic events using input/output models as well as statistical models on operations and finances; Evaluating complex economic models involving financial products including options and derivatives; Quantifying and calculating economic and financial damages for litigation; Working with microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts including economic efficiency, marginality, industrial organization, commodity markets, resource economics, and general equilibrium to assess economic regulation, impact of global events and in litigations and disputes; Reading and understanding financial statements, including income/P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements and analyzing and understanding of companies' capital structure, including debt vs. equity; Developing custom-built financial valuation models in Excel including discounted cash flow analysis, trading multiples and public company comparables; Performing statistical and econometric modeling, forecasting economic and financial data using statistical and econometric techniques, including regression, time-series, smoothing and causal methods, and modeling using Excel, R, or Python; visualizing regression and modeling results using R, Python, Tableau, or other visualization tools; Scrubbing, cleansing/tidying, and transforming large datasets for modeling tasks in R or Python and running, reviewing and developing code and logbooks in Stata; Extracting insights and facts from processed and unprocessed data; Researching and synthesizing publicly available documents and data, including economic articles, regulations, and published papers and translating facts into statistical measures that can be modeled; Calculating relevant financial ratios, cost analyses, and economic measures from multiple data sources; Designing and developing PowerPoint presentations outlining statistical/economic analysis and results; Writing, reporting, summarizing, and explaining complex statistical and economic analysis.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $275,000 per year.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Since 1961, NERA (https://www.nera.com) has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.