Associate – Antitrust & Competition Economics practice
| Company | Charles River Associates (CRA) |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA |
| Salary | $87000 – $91000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with an academic focus on quantitative research (Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or another quantitative discipline)
- Up to 2 years of relevant work experience in financial/economic analysis, preferably in a consulting firm
- Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to explain, economic, financial and/or accounting concepts, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods
- Experience working with large data sets in Excel and/or statistical analysis programs (e.g SAS, Stata, R, etc.)
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
- Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting.
Responsibilities
- Perform economic analyses to support case theories
- Build Excel models, and perform regression analysis and programming using languages such as Stata, R, Python, or SAS
- Conduct economic and industry research while analyzing client materials to build an understanding of a case’s issues
- Review and summarize analyst reports, client documents, and industry trade press
- Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses
- Assist with practice development activities (training, recruiting, knowledge management)
Preferred Qualifications
- Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
- Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages