Senior Consultant (Performance, Productivity & Efficiency)

Location:London or Oxford

Department:Data Science & Analytics CoE

Reports to:Principal / Partner

About Oxera:We advise companies, policymakers, regulators and lawyers on any economic issue connected with competition, finance or regulation. We have been doing this for more than 40 years, gathering deep and wide-ranging knowledge as we expand into new sectors. We have a reputation for credibility and integrity among those we advise, and among key decision-makers, such as policymakers, regulators and courts.

Today we have offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Hamburg, London, Milan, Oxford, Paris and Rome, and are able to advise our international clients in a highly flexible way, including providing advice in several other languages.

Driven by curiosity, integrity, and a passion for making a difference, we bring original and impactful perspectives to the biggest questions facing business and society.

Position Overview:We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Performance, Productivity, and Efficiency (PPE) practice within our Data Science & Analytics Centre of Excellence (CoE). The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex and high-impact projects that help clients improve operational efficiency, benchmark performance, and meet regulatory requirements.

As a Senior Consultant, you will work closely with clients across regulated and competitive sectors, applying your expertise in performance benchmarking, productivity analysis, and efficiency modelling. You will collaborate with a team of leading experts, contributing to the development of economic models and frameworks that shape regulatory frameworks and support business transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects focused on performance benchmarking, productivity analysis, and efficiency assessments for clients across a range of sectors, including water, energy, communications, transport, and health.
• Develop and apply economic models and methodologies to identify operational improvements and set performance targets.
• Deliver compelling economic reports to competition authorities, regulators, and courts across Europe and beyond.
• Provide expert advice and evidence on performance and efficiency issues in regulatory contexts, including price reviews, regulatory disputes, and regulatory framework design.
• Support non-regulatory clients with market power assessments, contract evaluations, and efficiency defence arguments in competition inquiries.
• Collaborate with academic and technical experts to ensure that our methodologies are grounded in the latest research and best practices.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, including regulators, companies, and competition authorities, to ensure that project outcomes are aligned with their needs and objectives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, contributing to the growth and success of the PPE practice.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced degree in economics, data science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in performance benchmarking, productivity analysis, and/or efficiency modelling, ideally within a consultancy or regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and the role of benchmarking and efficiency analysis in both regulated and competitive markets.
• Experience in delivering high-quality economic reports and evidence to competition authorities, regulators, or courts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and apply complex economic models.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex findings to a range of audiences.
• Experience in project management, with the ability to lead and deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with specialist software and tools used in efficiency modelling and productivity analysis.
• Experience in working with regulated sectors, particularly in the UK and European contexts.
• Track record of published work in relevant peer-reviewed journals or industry publications.

Why Join Oxera?At Oxera, you will have the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field, contributing to high-impact projects that shape the future of industries and regulatory frameworks. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.