Financial Economist

4 weeks ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom OFWAT Full time

About Us
Ofwat is the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment now and in the future.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Financial Economist or Corporate Finance Specialist to join our Risk & Return team within the Price Review Directorate. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting Ofwat in responding to the CMA panel's enquiries, explaining Ofwat's judgments and policy decisions, and scrutinising disputing companies' alternative proposals.

Key Responsibilities
Assist in providing support on financing issues for new delivery models to commission large infrastructure projects outside of the price review process.
Support Ofwat's ongoing programme to monitor companies' financial health.
Shape policy around financing issues for the forthcoming price review governing the period.

Why Join Us
Meaningful Impact: Contribute to our purpose to drive water companies to deliver more for customers and the environment.
Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile working and a culture of trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with meaningful collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.

Other Benefits: Excellent employer pension contribution ranging from £10,659 to £14,485 per annum.
25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2 days' leave.
Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.
Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.

Requirements
Undergraduate (or higher) degree in economics or a numerate discipline (e.g. STEM subjects, Accountancy, etc.).
Understanding of financial economics and/or corporate finance theory and its application to economic regulation.
Experience in applying economics and/or financial analysis in a public sector setting (e.g. regulator or competition authority), or a commercial one (e.g. consultancy or regulated firm).

Desirable Skills
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience of identifying, analysing and accurately interpreting a range of data and insights to inform evidence-based decisions and solutions for complex problems.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to understand and concisely explain complex issues in non-technical language.

How to Apply
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