Description
Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world.
The Senior Associate will work in the European Competition practice, which specialises in providing economic advice on matters of competition policy and regulation. The role involves assisting Vice Presidents and other senior staff by providing conceptual and practical input to competition case work as required.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing economic advice to firms involved in competition proceedings, such as merger and acquisition opportunities, merger control proceedings, and investigations relating to cartels and restrictive commercial agreements
- Assisting in the estimation of damages in cartel cases, international arbitration, and intellectual property disputes
- Working on some of the largest and most significant competition cases in Europe
Desired Qualifications:
- First degree in economics and a PhD/DPhil in economics from a well-regarded institution with a strong foundation in microeconomics, preferably with a specialism with large data sets (empirical PhDs) or Industrial Organisation and/or statistics/econometrics), plus up to 3 years of relevant work experience
- Non-PhD applicants should have strong academic achievement in a Master's program, plus 5-7 years' relevant work experience
- Professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority strongly preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of economic concepts, competition/regulatory authorities, competition policy, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
- Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills
Work Location Flexibility: CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship, and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognise that individuals realise a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.