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 Interns with an opportunity to make a significant impact from day one. As an Intern you will gain extensive hands-on experience of working at an economic consultancy. 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.
Interns typically join us for 8 to 12 weeks during, in-between, or shortly after completing their economics degree(s). Please indicate in your cover letter when you would be available to start your internship.
For those applying whilst completing their Bachelor's degree, please note that our Intern candidates are usually hired in their final year. We would consider only exceptional second-year students. If you are in your second year and unsuccessful in your application, we would encourage you to apply again next year.
Applications for a Summer 2025 start close on
31 January 2025
. Please note that there will be two interview periods for this position: one in
November 2024
and one in
February 2025
, following the application deadline. If you would like to be considered for the November 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 the November interview period 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: Currently undertaking or recently completed Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in economics, ideally with a focus on microeconomics, industrial organisation and/or econometrics Highly analytical Strong organisational and communication skills Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Stata and Excel skills desirable Benefits of working at 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 The opportunity to 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
November 2024
or
February 2025
, depending on when you submitted your application. Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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31 January 2025
. Please note that there will be two interview periods for this position: one in
November 2024
and one in
February 2025
, following the application deadline. If you would like to be considered for the November 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 the November interview period 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: Currently undertaking or recently completed Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in economics, ideally with a focus on microeconomics, industrial organisation and/or econometrics Highly analytical Strong organisational and communication skills Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Stata and Excel skills desirable Benefits of working at 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 The opportunity to 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
November 2024
or
February 2025
, depending on when you submitted your application. Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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