Director, Competition and Regulatory Economics

Director, Economic Advisory

We are looking for a Director to join Kroll's Economic Advisory practice in Germany. In this role, you will help clients navigate complex competition, regulatory and commercial disputes by applying rigorous economic and econometric analysis to real-world business challenges.

 Our Economic Advisory team advises leading corporations, law firms, financial institutions and government bodies on high-profile domestic and international matters, including antitrust investigations, merger reviews, damages quantification, commercial litigation, regulatory proceedings and international arbitration. As part of a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, you will work alongside experienced economists and industry experts on some of the most complex and impactful cases in the market.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Lead high-profile competition, regulatory and dispute-related engagements from inception through final delivery.
• Provide strategic economic advice to clients on complex business, litigation and regulatory matters.
• Oversee project teams and provide direction on economic, econometric and quantitative analyses.
• Act as a senior advisor and primary client relationship manager for key accounts.
• Develop case strategies and guide the formulation of robust economic arguments and expert opinions.
• Present findings and expert evidence in meetings with clients, legal counsel, competition authorities, regulators, courts and arbitration tribunals.
• Review and approve reports, expert submissions, presentations and other high-impact client deliverables.
• Lead project planning, staffing, budgeting and overall engagement management.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level professionals, fostering technical excellence and career progression.
• Drive business development initiatives, including client relationship management, proposal development and project acquisition.
• Contribute to thought leadership, market visibility and the strategic development of the practice.
• Support collaboration across offices, sectors and service lines to deliver integrated solutions to clients.

Essential traits:

• Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
• Extensive experience in economic consulting, competition economics, regulatory economics or a closely related field.
• Proven track record of leading complex engagements and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Significant expertise in competition policy, antitrust, regulatory economics, damages quantification, commercial litigation and/or international arbitration.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining senior-level client relationships.
• Strong business development experience, including proposal leadership and project acquisition.
• Advanced knowledge of economic, statistical and econometric methodologies and their practical application to real-world issues.
• Experience using analytical tools such as Stata, R, Python or similar software.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex economic concepts to boards, senior executives, legal counsel and regulatory authorities.
• Proven leadership skills, with a strong commitment to mentoring and developing talent.
• Professional proficiency in English and German.
• Experience in energy economics, French language skills, or knowledge of Mathematica and other advanced analytical software packages would be advantageous.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

30 days of annual leave.

The opportunity to work alongside highly skilled economists, econometricians and university professors.

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of domestic and international projects across a wide range of industries.

A highly stimulating, collaborative and rewarding work environment.

First-hand experience in competition, regulatory and dispute-related matters.

Extensive opportunities for professional growth and career development.

The opportunity to apply economic theory and cutting-edge econometric techniques to real-world challenges.

A centrally located office with excellent public transport connections.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions, Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and recruits people based on merit.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

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