Regulatory Economist (Telecommunications)

TL;DR

Regulatory Economist (Telecommunications): Providing economic analysis and modelling to inform regulatory policy positions and advocacy strategy with an accent on pricing, competition, and investment. Focus on developing robust financial models, conducting market research, and translating complex economic data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Location: Hybrid (NSW, Australia)

Company

A leading telecommunications company providing innovative solutions to millions of customers.

What you will do

• Provide economic analysis and modelling to inform regulatory policy positions and advocacy strategy.
• Develop and maintain robust economic and financial models to assess impacts on pricing, competition, and investment.
• Conduct market research and benchmark Australian and global regulatory frameworks and pricing structures.
• Contribute economic insights to regulatory submissions, consultation responses, and executive briefings.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, practical, and actionable insights for senior leaders.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess commercial risks and opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong grounding in microeconomics, regulatory economics, competition economics, and market design.
• 5–7+ years of experience in regulatory economics, policy analysis, or economic consulting.
• Advanced analytical capability in economic modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and pricing theory.
• Experience working with regulators, government, or policy bodies.
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, econometrics, finance, public policy, or a related discipline.
• Must be based in NSW, Australia to support the hybrid work model.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and employee discounts on hirify.global products.
• Flexible working through a hybrid model (office + remote).
• Access to a vibrant campus with on-site gym, childcare, and cafes.
• Inclusive parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Ongoing learning and development through hirify.global U and industry partnerships.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support with 24/7 counselling services.