Economist | Financial Economics (French Speaker)

About the Company:

We are one of the world’s leading economic consulting firms. We strive to recruit and develop talented people to work together to produce meaningful economic analysis of exceptional quality, and to create a positive impact on our clients and society.

Our International Arbitration practice provides independent economic analysis, valuation and regulatory opinions, damages assessments, expert reports and arbitration testimony.

We believe that working in diverse teams, where everybody’s views are considered and respected, helps us to deliver work of the highest standards of quality and integrity.

About the Opportunity:

We are currently recruiting for the Economist position in the International Arbitration practice in our Paris office.

Economists are a pivotal figure for the case or workstream. The role involves performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, project-management, valuation assessments as well as market and regulatory assessments, and the production of expert reports. Economists are expected to contribute to all aspects of project work, interacting closely both with experts and junior analysts.

You will be working on both domestic and international assignments in collaboration with our colleagues across Europe.

This position is to start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities: :
• Identifying key issues of a workstream and developing an appropriate approach with guidance from experts
• Designing analyses to support strategic aims of the case and critically assessing the product
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the project and client contact on all matters
• Drafting reports summarising analysis and submissions with limited guidance
• Participating actively in client meetings and conference calls
• Extensive mentoring and supervising of junior staff
• Taking part in thought leadership and knowledge sharing activities

Experience and Skills Required::
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in damages or asset valuation, or financial modelling in the context of international arbitrations, litigation or disputes. We also consider relevant experience in consulting, investment management, and other roles involving the application of corporate finance and economic principles.
• Fluency in both English and French are required; other languages are a plus
• In depth knowledge of economic, financial and accounting principles underpinning damages assessments or the valuation of assets
• Experience working on the production of expert reports and preparing experts for testimony in dispute resolution proceedings
• Experience of managing and training junior team members
• Strong analytical skills and excellent written communication
• Full time dedication, commitment to excellence in work product, and willingness to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is required
• Short term travel abroad (not relocation) may be required

Education and Qualifications::
• Undergraduate and/or post graduate Master’s degree in Economics and/or Finance
• Has completed the classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles, for candidates educated under the French education system

Benefits of Pursuing a Career with Compass Lexecon::
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Excellent training and career opportunities
• A wide variety of interesting and challenging projects
• An international team with a broad range of backgrounds and experience
• A blend of professional and academic environments
• The opportunity to work with top law firms, corporations, government bodies and academics
• A very steep learning curve, coupled with a supportive and collaborative team
• The opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and contribute very early on