Reporting to Head (Economics), the job holder will be a member of the Economics Department which is responsible for providing economic analysis and conducting studies into relevant markets in Hong Kong. The Department is usually involved in issues related to the definition of relevant markets, the formulation of theories of harm, the assessment of likely or actual effects of conduct under investigations, etc. The job holder can expect to work on a variety of issues in different sectors, carrying out both theoretical and empirical analyses.

Responsibilities

• To provide economic analysis and advice on enforcement cases, in particular those involving complex economic issues and quantitative analysis;
• To participate in investigations on possible contraventions and intelligence projects;
• To contribute to market studies;
• To provide support on the advice and policy-related documents; and
• To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• A postgraduate degree in economics or equivalent, a specialization in industrial economics or competition economics will be an advantage;
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience related to economic research or analysis;
• Experience in conducting quantitative analyses and applied econometrics, with an ability to use Stata or R;
• The ability to communicate complex economic concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-economists;
• Excellent drafting and presentation skills in English; and
• Proficiency in the Chinese language will be an advantage.

Terms of Appointment and Remuneration Package

Terms                         :    Appointment will normally be offered on 1-year fixed-term contract.

Basic Salary               :   Starting from HK$53,885 per month and depending on experience.

Contract-end Gratuity :  10% of the basic salary (including 5% employer’s contribution of MPF).

Application:

Interested applicants should submit their applications and samples of publications, if applicable, in PDF format at the Commission's Job Application System at https://www.compcomm.hk/en/about/career/current_vacancies.html.

The closing date for applications is 23 July 2020.

Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting section may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the written test and/or interview. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about six to eight weeks from the closing date.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Personal data collected from applicants will only be used for recruitment related purposes and will not be transferred to any third party. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months of the recruitment process being completed by the appointment of a candidate for the relevant position.

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