Vice President, Competition and Regulatory Economics

Vice President, Economic Advisory

We are looking for a Vice President 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 the delivery of complex competition, regulatory and dispute-related engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Manage multiple project teams and provide strategic direction on economic, econometric and quantitative analyses.
• Develop and oversee robust empirical and theoretical approaches to address complex business, regulatory and litigation matters.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, external counsel, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Present findings and economic arguments to clients, competition authorities, sector regulators, courts and arbitration tribunals.
• Review and provide quality assurance for expert reports, presentations, submissions and other client deliverables.
• Contribute to case strategy and provide senior-level insight on key economic and commercial issues.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation and financial management across engagements.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client relationship management and identification of new opportunities.
• Contribute to the thought leadership and strategic growth of the practice.

Essential traits:

• Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
• Significant experience in economic consulting, competition economics, regulatory economics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex client engagements and leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong expertise in competition policy, antitrust, regulation, damages assessment, arbitration or related economic matters.
• Advanced experience using statistical and econometric software such as Stata, R, Python or similar tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply economic theory to complex real-world challenges.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex economic concepts to senior executives, legal counsel and regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• 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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