Consulting Associate - European Competition Practice

About the role

Charles River Associates (CRA) is a global consulting firm advising law firms, corporations and governments on economic and financial matters in litigation and regulatory proceedings. Its European Competition practice gives economic advice on competition policy and regulation, covering merger control, cartel investigations, restrictive commercial agreements, abuse of dominance, state aid, regulatory proceedings and sector inquiries. The Consulting Associate position is the entry-level role for applicants with a postgraduate qualification in economics and up to three years of experience, working closely with Vice Presidents and senior staff on high-profile competition cases.

Key responsibilities

• Identify potential issues and conduct analyses that illustrate economic arguments
• Gather evidence from data and research supporting expert opinions and business recommendations
• Build models and run regression analyses in statistical software such as Stata, Python or R, including large data projects using cloud computing
• Help develop and present client deliverables such as expert reports and white papers
• Communicate complex economic concepts to non-experts and interact with clients
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions
• Take part in practice-building activities such as training, recruiting, publication and expertise sharing

Required profile

• MSc/MPhil in economics from a well-regarded institution, preferably with a background in industrial organisation or statistics/econometrics, and a good first degree in economics
• Up to 3 years of professional experience, ideally in consulting or competition policy
• Fluency in English
• Initiative, leadership, teamwork, time management and excellent written and oral communication

Required skills

• High numeracy and comfort with data manipulation
• Familiarity with econometric techniques is desirable
• Statistical analysis in Stata, Python or R

Candidates apply by submitting a CV with current contact details, a covering letter explaining their interest in the Brussels Antitrust and Competition Economics practice, and academic results for the most recent degree. The role expects at least 3 to 4 days a week in the office, which may include travel to other CRA offices or client meetings.