Career Opportunity: Market Analyst

Position deliverables 

• Define and assess electronic communications and postal markets, taking utmost account of EU Commission Guidelines and in accordance with MCA criteria.
• Analyse the extent of competition in identified markets on an ongoing basis and designate operators as having Significant Market Power (SMP) on the basis of findings.
• Monitor and report on relevant market developments on an ongoing basis.
• Manage or participate in other initiatives as may from time to time be necessary.
• Contribute towards the achievement of MCA objectives.

Position responsibilities

• Follow-up and report to Management Team on position deliverables on a regular basis.
• Publish related consultation documents and decisions as necessary.
• Interact with EU National Regulatory Authorities, BEREC, the EU Commission, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings held locally and abroad involving BEREC and other workgroups as necessary, as well as in BEREC Expert Review teams.
• Draw up and publish bi-annual sector performance reports as well as any other relevant documents.
• Carry out periodic surveys to gather additional information on market competition.
• Carry out any policy analysis in relation to relevant areas of study.
• Provide expert advice on relevant subject matter areas, internally within MCA as well as to other Maltese entities and overseas NRAs and other relevant organisations.
• Manage the engagement and productivity levels of external contractors consistent with sound project management practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned and undertake other assignments as directed by the Senior Manager, Market Review. 

 
Technical contribution

• Carry out market reviews and analyses and recommends any resultant action.
• Prepare impact assessment reports as required by the Senior Manager, Market Review. 
• Collect and maintain statistical information required for analysis purposes.
• Disseminate information to the rest of the Authority as required.
• Conduct research on local and international developments in the assigned policy field and maintains a database of information and material accessible to all staff.
• Contribute to the review and possible refinement of internal procedures and processes in particular those with a high content of customer interface.
• Draft consultation papers and deals with the related processes leading up to the decision phase.
• Interact with external stakeholders as required.
• Manage and/or participate in projects as assigned.

 
Consultative tasks

• Communicate with the Operators and other key industry clients to obtain required market information and to consult on matters pertaining to market analysis.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Senior Management Team to facilitate a cohesive and integrated approach in the Authority’s operations and the ultimate fulfilment of the Strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Consult other MCA units on matters where their input is required.
• Communicate with the EU Commission as required.
• Communicate with the Competition Authority (MCCAA) as required.

 
Accountability

• Implement projects effectively: Methodology / Research / Analyses.
• Publish Consultation Documents and market development reports.
• Recommend way forward based on outcomes of analyses.
• Provide robust justification on recommendations.

 
Qualifications / Skills Required

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Economics or a related field; 
• Solid analytical and report writing skills;
• Excellent command of verbal and written English and knowledge of Maltese language;
• Project management skills;
• Proficient use of office automation tools, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Ability to lead and/or participate as a member of a team.

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The MCA is an equal opportunities employer.

Candidates should send their CV and covering letter by post or by email at vacancies@mca.org.mt

For more information, please contact our Human Resources team on +356 21336840.

 

Foreign qualifications need to be verified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) and applications not containing the MQRIC recognition will not be considered. 

Closing On: Wednesday 11th December 2024