NERA Research Officer/Economic Analyst - Energy and Natural Resources

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Energy and Natural Resources business in London and Berlin/Frankfurt.

Our team provides rigorous analysis and data‑powered policy recommendations on climate change, energy, and regulation for leading law firms, corporations, regulators, and governments.

Responsibilities

Examples of our work might involve the evaluation of climate change and energy policies, including emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency policies; the assessment of economic impacts including costs, benefits and other social effects of a wide variety of government policies and regulations to markets, businesses and assets; auction design and/or simulation, and competitors’ analysis; the development of pricing systems for transport infrastructure; or the preparation of expert reports on a range of economic and finance issues in litigation and international arbitration proceedings.

Research Officers and Economic Analysts at NERA will have the opportunity to:

• Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during their graduate studies to regulated industries across a variety of jurisdictions
• Perform and develop cutting‑edge economic analysis on complex real‑life issues
• 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
• Develop and strengthen both project and people‑management skills
• Develop and deliver internal training sessions

You will need

• To hold a BA/BSc and a Master’s or PhD in Economics with exceptional academic records. Although specialisms such as microeconomics, IO, econometrics and finance are of particular interest, NERA employs strong analytic and empirical economists from any field of speciality.
• To enjoy microeconomics and quantitative research
• To be comfortable working in Excel, Stata, R, Python or other quantitative software platforms
• To have strong attention to detail and be able to think analytically and critically
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken, and fluency in another language would be useful but is not essential
• To be able to work effectively both individually and in teams

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high profile projects, so you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your studies to help solve real‑world problems
• Competitive salary and extensive benefits package including defined contribution pension and health insurance
• Support to develop through high‑quality training
• A ‘buddy’ to help integrate you into the firm and support throughout
• Firm‑sponsored social activities
• A hybrid working model providing the benefits of working remotely and of being together in the office
• You may have the opportunity to travel

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplace. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.