[2027 Master's graduates] Consulting Associate (European Competition practice)
Job description
Entry-level Consulting Associate position in Charles River Associates' European Competition practice in London, providing economic analysis and advice on competition policy and regulation matters.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Hybrid · London, United Kingdom
What you'll do
- Identify potential issues and conduct analyses that can be used to illustrate economic arguments
- Assemble compelling evidence from data and research that support expert opinions and business recommendations
- Program, build models and/or perform regression analyses in statistical analysis programs (such as Stata, Python, R), including large data projects requiring use of cloud computing
- Assist in the development and presentation of client deliverables, including expert reports and white papers summarising opinions, conclusions, and recommendations using financial, market, industry or client-proprietary data
- Interact with clients and communicate complicated economic concepts and arguments to non-experts in an understandable, accessible manner
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions
- Participate in practice-building activities (training, recruiting, publication, expertise sharing, etc.)
What we're looking for
- First degree in economics with a postgraduate qualification (MSc/MPhil) in economics from well-regarded institutions, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027
- Strong foundation in microeconomics
- High degree of numeracy and comfort with data manipulation are essential
- Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
- Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills
- Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events
Nice to have
- Specialism in industrial economics preferred
- Familiarity with econometric techniques desirable
Your team
European Competition practice
Specialises in providing economic advice on matters of competition policy and regulation, assisting firms and their legal advisors in competition proceedings before competition authorities and courts.
Benefits
Robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
Technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague
- Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package
- Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
- In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
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About Charles River Associates
A leading global consulting firm that offers economic, financial, and strategic expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. Since 1965, CRA experts have combined rigorous cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art methodology, and proven experience to address clients' most complex challenges.
Key facts
- 1965
- Economic, financial, and strategic consulting
- European Competition practice provides economic advice on competition policy and regulation
- Has played a key role in many cases that have shaped European competition policy in recent years
- At the forefront of economic thinking in antitrust investigations and regulation in the tech sector
What they value
- Diversity
- Equity and inclusion