Econometrician or Data Analyst

About Ofcom 

At Ofcom, we believe in making communications work for everyone. As the regulator for TV, radio, telecoms, postal services, spectrum and online safety, we’re expanding our team and seeking talented analysts to join us in shaping the future of communications.

About the team you’ll be part of

Ofcom’s Economics and Analytics Group is a dynamic, international team of around 100 competition and regulatory economists, data analysts and finance experts. Within this Group, we have a 15-strong specialist Data Analytics Team.

Purpose of the role

We have two streams of specialism

• Econometrician: We are seeking candidates with experience in econometrics. This includes expertise in policy evaluation (e.g., Difference-in-Difference, RDD etc.), empirical industrial organization, and the ability to combine Machine Learning with Econometrics.
• Data Analyst: If you have a strong background in applying data analysis to answer policy and business questions, this role is for you. You will use your quantitative skill set to assess policy outcomes and provide insights for supervision, enforcement, and policy iterations.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to:

• Engage in diverse and stimulating projects that go beyond traditional telecoms and broadcasting regulation. Recent work includes Market Study in Cloud Services, research project in Media Plurality and Online News and behavioural research in preparation of Online Safety regulation.
• Apply your quantitative skills such as NLP, ML and econometrics to deliver novel, high-impact analysis and to address challenging questions. We actively contribute to economic debates in the communications sector through published discussion papers.
• Make a real impact on society while achieving a healthy work-life balance. At Ofcom, we value your well-being and provide an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.

Your key responsibilities

You will collaborate with a vibrant team of economists, data analysts, policy professionals, market researchers, technologists and lawyers on projects spanning various sectors. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality quantitative analysis on a variety of projects, including exploring different perspectives and addressing key policy issues.
• Working with large data sets, spreadsheets, and statistical software and using a range of techniques such as econometrics and machine learning.
• Producing clear and well-reasoned documents, including publications.
• Communicating quantitative (e.g. econometric) concepts effectively in internal meetings and engaging with stakeholders.
• Collaborating with senior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful outcomes.

The skills, knowledge, and experience you’ll need for success

• A solid foundation in applied quantitative analysis gained through training in areas such as econometrics, data analytics/science or statistics.
• Demonstrated experience applying econometrics or data analytics in real-world scenarios within a consultancy, regulator, competition or consumer authority, government department, academic institution, or regulated company.
• The ability to interpret complex information with attention to detail, with economic skills being an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams.
• A degree in econometrics/economics or a related quantitative discipline, with a postgraduate qualification being desirable but not essential.

Please apply with a CV and a short cover letter setting out why you are interested in working for Ofcom,  and stating for which role(s) you are interested in applying and your office location preference.