Charles River Associates

www.crai.com

5 Jobs

1,554 Employees

About the Company

Charles River Associates (CRA) is a global consulting firm specializing in litigation, regulatory, financial, and management consulting. We provide economic and financial analysis in litigation and regulatory proceedings and guide businesses through critical strategy and operational issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for our unique combination of functional expertise and industry knowledge, and for our objective solutions to complex problems. Headquartered in Boston, CRA has offices throughout the world. Learn more about our careers at http://www.crai.com/careers.

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Company Name: Charles River Associates
Job Title: Intern (European Competition practice)
Job Description: **Job Title** Intern – European Competition Practice **Role Summary** A paid, full‑time internship that mirrors the analyst role within a European competition economics team. Interns support senior economists on multi‑industry projects, gaining hands‑on experience in economic analysis, modeling, and client deliverables for competition law matters. **Expectations** - Commitment of 3–6 months (flexible start/end dates) with a full‑time schedule. - Ability to work on‑site 3–4 days per week, including client or office travel as required. - Proactive, self‑directed work ethic and strong teamwork orientation. **Key Responsibilities** - Identify and analyze economic issues relevant to competition cases. - Collect, clean, and manipulate data; perform regression and econometric analyses using Stata, Python, R, or similar tools (including cloud‑based large datasets). - Develop and maintain economic models and simulations. - Draft expert reports, white papers, and presentation materials that summarize findings and recommendations. - Communicate complex economic concepts clearly to internal teams and clients. - Verify the accuracy and integrity of all analyses and conclusions. **Required Skills** - Advanced quantitative and statistical skills; proficient in data manipulation and econometric software (Stata, Python, R). - Strong microeconomics foundation, preferably with focus on industrial organization/econometrics. - Excellent written and oral communication; ability to convey technical material to non‑technical audiences. - High numeracy, analytical rigor, and attention to detail. - Effective time‑management, prioritisation, and ability to meet deadlines. - Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and collaborative teamwork. **Required Education & Certifications** - Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD/DPhil program in Economics (or closely related field). - Academic record showing strong performance in microeconomics, industrial organization, and econometrics. - No specific certifications required; fluency in English is mandatory.

Company Name: Charles River Associates
Job Title: (2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate Intern (Summer 2026)
Job Description: Job Title Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate Intern (Summer 2026) Role Summary An 8‑10 week internship that replicates the analyst experience at a global consulting firm. Interns collaborate with senior team members to conduct economic and financial analyses, build valuation and regression models, and support live client projects in the consulting practice. The role includes professional development, networking, and a pathway to a full‑time position upon graduation. Expectations - Deliver high‑quality quantitative analyses and supporting documentation. - Apply statistical and financial techniques to real‑world client cases. - Participate in all phases of project delivery, from data collection to presentation of findings. - Demonstrate initiative, strong teamwork, and effective communication. - Complete the internship within the 8‑10 week timeframe and meet performance criteria for a potential full‑time offer. Key Responsibilities - Conduct industry and economic research to frame case issues. - Build and validate valuation models and perform regression analysis. - Program and manipulate data using Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, or equivalent tools. - Identify and utilize relevant data sources and databases. - Summarize analyst reports, client documents, and industry trade press. - Assist in drafting research summaries, expert reports, and presentation materials. - Perform quality‑control reviews to ensure analytical accuracy. Required Skills - Proficiency in quantitative research and statistical methods. - Strong programming skills (Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS; optional ArcGIS/ArcPy, cloud platforms). - Analytical, creative problem‑solving ability. - Excellent written and oral communication. - Initiative, leadership potential, and a proactive learning mindset. - Team collaboration and effective time‑management. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidate, graduating Winter 2026/Spring 2027. - Academic focus on quantitative research: Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field. - Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar program highly desirable. - No specific certifications required.

Company Name: Charles River Associates
Job Title: Principal (European Competition practice)
Job Description: **Job Title** Principal – European Competition Practice **Role Summary** Lead economic analysis for complex competition cases worldwide, delivering expert testimony and client reports in mergers, cartels, abuse of dominance, and regulatory inquiries. Operate at the highest level of economic consulting, driving practice growth and mentoring junior analysts. **Expectations** - Mentor and supervise interdisciplinary teams, cultivating analytical rigor and client service excellence. - Own end‑to‑end client relationships from intake through delivery, ensuring high‑impact, compliant outcomes. - Spearhead practice‑building initiatives such as internal training, recruitment, and scholarly contributions. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Conceptualize and conduct advanced economic modeling (merger simulation, pricing‑pressure, econometrics, game theory). 2. Analyze financial, market, and industry data using statistical software (Stata, SAS, R, Python). 3. Prepare and present expert reports, opinion letters, and findings to courts, regulators, and client counsel. 4. Manage research processes, quality control, and intellectual property of deliverables. 5. Engage directly with senior executives, attorneys, and regulators to shape strategy and recommendations. 6. Drive revenue growth through business development, proposal writing, and client retention. **Required Skills** - Deep domain expertise in competition policy and economics. - Advanced proficiency in econometric/statistical analysis and economic modeling. - Exceptional written and oral communication; ability to simplify complex analysis for non‑technical audiences. - Leadership, team management, and mentorship capabilities. - Proven client‑facing, revenue‑generating experience. - Fluency in English; additional languages a plus. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related field. - MSc/MPhil or PhD/DPhil from a respected institution with focus on microeconomics, industrial organization, or econometrics/statistics. - ≥10 years of experience in competition or economic consulting, preferably with senior client interaction.

Company Name: Charles River Associates
Job Title: Consulting Associate (European Competition practice)
Job Description: Job title: Consulting Associate – European Competition Practice Role Summary: Entry‑level economist supporting high‑profile European competition and antitrust engagements. Works with senior team members to produce evidence‑based economic analyses, model building, and client deliverables for mergers, cartels, abuse of dominance, and state aid cases. Expectations: - MBA/MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in economics (≥ 4.0 GPA acceptable). - ≤ 3 years of professional experience, preferably in consulting or competition policy. - Fluency in English; additional EU language skills a plus. - Strong numeracy, data manipulation, and econometric proficiency. Key Responsibilities: - Identify analytical issues and develop economic arguments for client projects. - Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets; program models in Stata, Python, or R; leverage cloud computing when required. - Draft expert reports, white papers, and presentation materials summarizing findings and recommendations. - Present complex economic concepts to clients and non‑technical stakeholders. - Maintain integrity and accuracy of all analyses and deliverables. - Contribute to practice development activities such as training, recruitment, and publication efforts. Required Skills: - Advanced microeconomic theory, industrial organization, or econometrics expertise. - Proficient statistical and econometric modeling (regression, simulation). - Excellent written and oral communication; ability to explain technical content clearly. - Initiative, leadership, and teamwork capabilities. - Strong time‑management and task prioritization. Required Education & Certifications: - MSc or MPhil in Economics (or equivalent) with coursework in microeconomics, industrial organization, or econometrics. - No formal certifications required, but experience using statistical software is mandatory.

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