ICF International is a leading economics and public policy consultancy with offices in Asia, Europe and the US. We provide research and analysis services to governments, regulators, private sector clients and international institutions across a range of economics and public policy areas, offering critical insight and rigorous analysis to help our clients navigate the changing needs of today’s interconnected world.
We are looking for economists at Managing Consultant / Senior Consultant level to join our Asian economics team, based in Hong Kong. In particular, we are looking for economists with strong regulation and / or competition experience to deliver projects and help grow our work in this important policy area across Asia.
You will be a core part of our collegiate team of like-minded economists and policy specialists who have a passion for applying their skills and the knowledge to help solve complex problems for our clients. Demonstrate your ability to deliver in this role and we will give you the responsibility, credit and professional support you need to realise your full potential. We are looking for candidates who have the ambition to develop their own careers while contributing to the success of our business.
Main Tasks:
- Identify and contribute to business development opportunities in Hong Kong, Singapore and across Asia, particularly in the growing field of competition and regulation
- Network and engage with key stakeholders and prospective clients to market ICF services
- Help to win, manage and deliver economics-related projects. This will include contributing to and managing proposals and being responsible for project delivery
- Manage project teams, taking responsibility for meeting client needs within quality, time and budget constraints.
- Grow, manage and develop more junior colleagues
Qualifications/ Experience:
- Master’s Degree in economics or a related field
- At least 6-8 years relevant professional experience
- Experience of contributing to and driving economic analysis projects
- Strong grasp of economic principles and experience applying them to economic assessments, ideally in the field of regulation and competition
- Project management experience, including managing project teams and delivering high-quality projects on time and to budget
- Consulting experience would be preferred
- Business development and marketing experience would be beneficial
Required Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and self-motivation
- Strong analytical skills in relevant areas
- Ability to work within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams spread across several countries and time zones
- Sound business ethics
- Willing to travel within Asia and internationally.
- Excellent personal computer skills
Welcomed Skills:
- Econometric and statistical analysis skills.
- Cantonese and / or Mandarin writing and speaking skills.
Working at ICF International means combining a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. If you’re seeking to make a difference in the world, visitwww.icfi.com/careers to find your next career. ICF International—together for tomorrow.
