Economic Market Analysis Manager

Economic Market Analysis Manager

Our clients, a Government Regulatory body, are looking for an Economic Analysis Manager with experience in applying economics in a regulatory or a commercial environment.  You will work within a multifunctional team.  You can expect to manage a range of projects.

The Role:

Reporting to the Market Analysis Senior Manager, the primary role of this role is the preparation and conduct of economics-based reviews of competition within markets as well as monitoring of developments in such markets. The role also involves the provision of support to other organisational projects that rely on economic analysis for informed decision-making purposes. In doing so, the Market Analysis Manager will be responsible for managing inputs from staff within the Market Analysis team and across the Division.

• Define the product and geographic boundaries of electronic communications markets, using economics-based competition law/industrial organisation principles
• Assess the extent of competition within electronic communications markets to identify if a service provider holds a position of significant market power (SMP) within such markets
• Support the development and imposition of appropriate regulatory obligations/policy interventions. This is done by addressing identified competition problems associated with the potential/actual exercise of market power by service providers
• Engage in significant interaction with electronic communications operators. Coordination with the CCPC and National Regulatory Authorities in other EU Member states and with EU institutions, as analyses are conducted within the context of the national and European Union legal/regulatory framework
• Support the monitoring of market developments in electronic communications markets
• Support ex post competition law activities and leading individual projects as assigned
• Provide relevant input to wider organisational projects as required, including economic support to other functional areas

Qualifications & Experience:

• A post-graduate master’s degree involving a significant component in regulatory or competition economics (or relevant equivalent).
• Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in applying economic analysis principles/techniques in assessing competition within markets
• Strong background in the development and application of regulatory/policy interventions
• Relevant knowledge of electronic communications or technology sectors and the national/EU legal framework, including with respect to the conduct of market analyses.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Communicates clearly, confidently and respectfully – both orally and in writing.
• Proven track record in managing the delivery of complex projects, in an individual and team capacity
• Experience of working in the telecommunications or similarly regulated industry, whether in a governmental organisation, consultancy or corporate entity, would be an advantage

For more information please call Keith on 01 912 1892 or email keith@executiveedge.ie