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Economist - International Arbitration

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Compass Lexecon
Houston - United States
S: Competitive

About the Company:

Compass Lexecon, one of the world's leading economic consulting firms, specializes in financial and economic analysis of issues that arise in regulatory, policy and litigation matters. Compass Lexecon has been engaged by Fortune 500 corporations, government entities, and others to assist in numerous high profile mergers, government investigations, and private litigation matters in the United States and worldwide. Compass Lexecon provides state of the art economic research capabilities that combine the academic, private-sector, and public-sector expertise of in-house economists and academic affiliates.

About the Opportunity:

Compass Lexecon is interviewing for the position of Economist for its International Arbitration Practice. The Economist will work with other Compass Lexecon staff and experts to identify key economic issues, develop analytical approaches, and oversee as project manager the technical implementation of valuation and damages assessments. The Economist will develop valuation models, manage staff and perform financial analysis using Excel and other analytical software. Other responsibilities include performing quantitative and qualitative research, drafting expert reports, and communicating and presenting results both internally to colleagues and externally to clients and counsel. The Economist will often assist experts in their preparation for testimony in arbitration (often under ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC or similar rules). He or she will also be responsible for managing day-to-day activities of projects, including working with other staff, experts and clients, budgeting, planning, as well as Analyst training and mentoring of junior staff. As skills and competencies develop, there will be greater scope for independent work and broader client interaction.

Primary Responsibilities:

We seek candidates who possess strong academic background. Preferred applicants will have completed significant coursework in economics, finance, or related areas, with particular experience in corporate finance, valuation, cost of capital, implementation of discounted cash flow models as well as the application of the market approach to valuation. Demonstration of quantitative skills, writing ability, and qualitative skills are required. Candidates must be highly motivated, analytical, detail oriented, able to work independently or in teams, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's in Economics, MBA, Master in Finance or CFA
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
Valuation analysis experience
Preferred Skills:
International experience, and fluency in Spanish or other foreign language is a plus
Having completed at least CFA Level 1 is a plus
Prior experience in litigation consulting, transfer pricing, or business valuation is a plus.
Compass Lexecon is a division of FTI Consulting and is recognized as a leader in antitrust, mergers, intellectual property matters, and international arbitration.

Compass Lexecon is an equal opportunity employer.

Job summary

Employer:

Compass Lexecon

Location:

Houston, United States

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Sector:

Economist

Salary:

Competitive

Job Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-Time

Posted:

13th March 2017

Apply By:

30th March 2017

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