Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team as an Analyst. As an Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of significant changes to the merger review system.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with data and has strong analytical skills.
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About the Role
The Analyst will be responsible for assisting with investigations and competition analysis of mergers across various industries. This includes carrying out economic, legal, or data advice and analysis, undertaking competition analysis and drafting theories of harm, analysing facts and data to draw evidence-based conclusions, and drafting and presenting mergers recommendations to Commissioners.
The role also involves conducting consultations with market participants, assisting with matters before the Australian Competition Tribunal or litigation matters in the Federal Court, including preparation of instructions for the ACCC's lawyers and liaison with consultants.
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Key Responsibilities
* Assist with investigations and competition analysis of mergers across a wide range of industries
* Carry out economic, legal, or data advice and analysis
* Undertake competition analysis and drafting theories of harm
* Analyse facts and data to draw evidence-based conclusions
* Draft and present mergers recommendations to Commissioners
* Conduct consultations with market participants
* Assist with matters before the Australian Competition Tribunal or litigation matters in the Federal Court
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Requirements
* Work experience after graduating from relevant undergraduate tertiary qualifications highly regarded but not mandatory
* Experience within an economic context that included microeconomic analysis, including a legal context that required undertaking legal analysis or drafting
* Working with data, with a particular focus on contributing to economic or market analysis
* Conducting research, drafting, or contributing to the interpretation and application of Australian legislation
* Working within a regulatory context as an investigator/analyst or compliance officer
* Working in an academic context relevant to competition or consumer protection law or related field
* Understanding, or ability to quickly acquire an understanding, of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other relevant legislation, as well as sound general knowledge of the roles and functions of the ACCC
* Tertiary qualifications in economics, law, data, or similar fields
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Benefits
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career growth and development.
Our organisation values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
To find out more about this role, please read the Candidate Kit.