EY Assistant Director - Economic Advisory Energy 

United Kingdom, England, London 

200300159

Assistant Director, Energy & Resources, Economic Advisory, London

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• identifying and designing policy and regulation to solve the challenges created by the energy transition faced by companies, governments and regulators;
• delivering high calibre economic insight and producing high quality, technically sound reports;
• management of projects to time and budget and leading teams;
• liaising with clients and leading client meetings;
• proactively supporting business development initiatives; and
• playing an active part in the management of the wider team of managers, executives and analysts.

In addition you will be responsible and building a network of contacts both internally and externally.

Ideally, you’ll also have
For these roles, it would be advantageous to have knowledge of any of the following:

• Designing and influencing sector-specific economic regulation or wholesale / capacity / ancillary service / balancing / retail market arrangements;
• Designing and analysing energy and water network policy and regulation, including price controls (such as Ofgem’s RIIO-2 price control framework, Ofwat’s PR19 price control framework), smart grids, hydrogen and CCUS network regulation; and
• Undertaking cost of capital and other financial analysis related to ensuring the attractiveness of utility regulation for investors

Skills and attributes for success

• Has logical and rational approach to complex problem solving;
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical clients and staff;
• Builds relationships with clients and EY teams;
• Deals confidently with stakeholders and client staff and builds credibility for the firm;
• Responds quickly to client requests for information or guidance, referring the issue to more senior staff where appropriate;
• Recognises opportunities to contribute to client issues when they arise and assists in providing solutions;
• Actively promotes the sharing of knowledge;
• Contributes pro-actively to building team spirit and works effectively across teams;
• Delivers to demanding deadlines maintaining the discipline and quality of output; and
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.