Senior Consultant - Competition (Brussels)

Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest. 

The company has grown rapidly since it was founded over 25 years ago and currently has around 500 staff working across nine European offices (Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Dublin, London, Madrid, Paris and Prague). The company is employee-owned and has a strong culture of openness and employee engagement.

Competition practice at Frontier

Our Competition team works closely with clients and legal counsel, providing a mix of strategic advice and technical support. We assist in pre-empting issues, in producing and responding to technical analysis, in preparing client submissions and expert reports and in giving oral evidence. You can find out about our Competition practice here.

Job Description

Our Senior Consultants play a key role in supporting our clients in competition-related matters. You’ll use your analytical skills and economic expertise to turn data into meaningful insights and deliver work that has real impact. You will design frameworks, interpret results, and contribute fresh ideas that address clients’ needs.

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll take ownership of significant workstreams and manage tasks effectively with support from project managers. You’ll also support the growth of others by sharing your knowledge and providing constructive feedback.

Senior Consultants are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Analysis and Problem solving:

• Scope and deliver a variety of projects; applying theoretical knowledge and techniques to provide valuable client insights.

• Oversee and integrate work from multiple team members, ensuring quality and coherence in final outputs.

• Train and mentor colleagues in advanced technical approaches, delegating tasks effectively.

Communication skills:

• Lead various types of meetings whilst considering different perspectives, listening actively and appropriately challenging ideas.

• Structure, review and edit client outputs.  

• Provide feedback and on-the-job training on all aspects of writing and presentation.

• Able to anticipate and address communication issues, both within the team and with clients.

Work management skills:

• Scope and lead substantial workstreams, demonstrating good project management skills throughout the project life cycle.

• Pro-actively manage scope and deliverables jointly with the client, with support from project managers.

• Delegate tasks and supervise colleagues on workstreams, ensuring they are motivated and aware of wider project and client expectations.

• Seek and respond to feedback from colleagues and clients.

Client relationships skills:

• Understand clients’ needs on projects and ensuring they get the most value from our work

• Build relationships beyond day to day projects, networking regularly and appropriately with clients and other contacts.

• Seek formal and informal feedback for the workstream and respond accordingly.

Essential requirements:

• Expertise in Competition Economics, with several years of experience at an economics consultancy or regulator.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong project management skills; able to motivate teams and manage multiple projects effectively.

• Commercial awareness and good judgement to identify practical, value-adding solutions.

• Strong data skills, with the ability to interrogate information and generate useful insights.

• We shall also consider applicants that meet the requirements above but who have a preference to be based in one of Frontier’s other offices.

At Frontier Economics, we are entirely employee-owned, meaning every team member has a voice in shaping the company’s future. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation, open dialogue, and shared success. Our stimulating and thought-provoking projects are complemented by a supportive and dynamic work environment, designed to help you thrive and grow. We also offer:

• Hybrid Working: Employees are expected to work in the office at least two days a week, with flexibility for remote work.

• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days of holiday per year.

• Parental Pay: Enhanced parental pay.

• Learning & Development: Extensive L&D opportunities, including Career Development Reviews with support from a dedicated Mentor.

• Private Health Insurance: Frontier offers private health insurance to employees in Belgium through DKV.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Free, confidential support for work-life balance, health, family issues, or job-related challenges, available for you and your immediate family members.

• Income Protection Insurance – All employees are covered by Frontier’s Group Income Protection Scheme for long-term illness or disability.

• Life Insurance – Company-funded Group Life Assurance Scheme, covering all permanent employees from their start date.

• Cross-Office Travel & Secondments – Opportunities for secondments to different offices or practices to expand skills and experience.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please email recruitment@frontier-economics.com. 

We are looking forward to receiving your application!  

Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives here.