We are one of the world's leading economic consulting firms. We strive to recruit and develop talented people to work together to produce meaningful economic analysis of exceptional quality, and to create a positive impact on our clients and society.
Our European Competition Practice provides expert economic advice on competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages in complex disputes. We are looking to hire economists to help us to provide advice to our clients on some of the most high-profile cases before the European Commission, the General Court and national competition authorities, regulators and courts.
We believe that working in diverse teams, where everybody's views are considered and respected, helps us to deliver work of the highest standards of quality and integrity.
About the role:
We pride ourselves on providing Analysts with an opportunity to make a significant impact from day one. As an Analyst, you will become an integral part of the team with the crucial role of helping clients understand how competition works in their industry. You will contribute to cases in a variety of ways, working closely with senior staff to understand the issues that face the client, relating those issues to relevant economic theory, and supporting the analysis with solid and persuasive empirical evidence.
Analysts typically join us after completing their Master's degree in economics.
Applications for this position will close on 31 March 2025 .
Please note that there will be two interview periods for this position: one in December 2024 and one in April 2025 , following the application deadline. If you would like to be considered for the December interviews, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment for this position will continue up until the closing date and applications submitted after December will still be eligible.
Key responsibilities:
Analysing qualitative and quantitative client data to better understand how competition works in their industry
Reviewing literature and contributing to discussions about the theoretical and empirical approach
Conducting empirical analysis using Excel and Stata
Drafting reports summarising analysis
Participating in client meetings and conference calls
Skills/profile sought:
Master's degree in economics, ideally with focus on microeconomics, industrial organisation and/or econometrics
Highly analytical
Excellent organisational skills with an ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Stata and Excel skills desirable
Fluency in English.
Fluency in Portuguese would be advantageous but not essential.
Benefits of pursuing a career with Compass Lexecon:
Competitive salary and benefits
A wide variety of interesting and challenging projects
An international team with a broad range of backgrounds and experience
A blend of professional and academic environments
The opportunity to work with top law firms, corporations, government bodies and academics
A steep learning curve, coupled with a supportive and collaborative team
Opportunities for training such as secondments, office rotations, internal seminars, and conferences
The opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and contribute from day one
When drafting your application:
We acknowledge that AI is now commonly used for drafting, however we emphasize the importance of personalization to truly reflect your unique experiences. We are able to recognise applications that are solely created using AI and those that demonstrate individuality.
What happens next?
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation. The recruitment team will then review your application and aim to be in touch either in December 2024 or April 2025 , depending on when you submitted your application.
Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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