Risk Advisory Economics Consulting - Director

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

AlixPartners is a global consulting firm that offers litigation, arbitration, and economic consulting services. AlixPartners’ economic consulting services relate to antitrust, commercial and regulatory investigations, including mergers, litigation and damage calculations.

AlixPartners’ Tokyo office is looking for a Japanese-and-English-speaking PhD/Master economist who is keen to apply economic analysis to real-world cases that are high-profile and can have a significant impact on broad business and economic activities in Japan and all over the world. The focus of the work will be in Japan but there will also be opportunities to work on European and US matters.

What you’ll do What you’ll do As an Economics Director, you will be responsible for supporting:

Performing economic and industry research and analyzing client materials to develop a good understanding of the nature and issues of a case

Communicating with clients to obtain required data and information to be used for economic analysis

Performing data analysis, statistical modelling, and regression analysis using languages such as Stata, R, Python, or SAS

Writing reports for clients and their legal advisors, competition authorities, and courts, including concisely identifying and assessing the key issues, summarizing data, approaches, and results of your analysis, and assisting team members in interpreting the results in the context of the economic and/or commercial issues at stake

Interacting with clients to make a decision on the directions of analysis

Facilitating and leading internal and external discussions

Support Identifying and cultivating new business opportunities

What you’ll need

Native or business-level of Japanese and English languages

PhD or Master in Economics, preferably with a focus in Industrial Organization, Microeconomics, Econometrics, or Applied Economics

Capability with MS Excel and analytical software/relational database and econometrics programs (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, MS SQL Server, MS Access, SPSS)

Strong record of technical expertise through past casework and/or publications

Excellent communication, managerial and analytical skills, as well as leadership skills

Minimum 10+ years of business experience or equivalent

5+ years of related consulting experience in a professional services Firm environment preferred

High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a very fast paced environment

Master negotiator, proficient with complex/sophisticated negotiations

Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise

Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday

Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

In addition to a positive workplace, the firm offers a comprehensive compensation package including an excellent benefits program.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.