Competition Economics Consulting Staff (German Speaking)

Thinkbrg; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinkbrg is seeking motivated economists to join our Brussels Economics Practice as consulting staff. You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, develop client-ready materials, and help expand our competition economics capabilities in a fast-growing European team.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced economics degree and have a keen interest in microeconomics and industrial organisation, with proficiency in Excel and tools like R, Stata, or Python.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Economics or related field from a leading university.
• Internship or work experience in competition economics is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of microeconomics and industrial organisation.

Responsibilities

• Data cleaning and econometric analyses for engagements.
• Develop client-ready materials and reports with visualisations.
• Lead data preparation and quality control checks.
• Support intern and junior staff; supervise where needed.
• Contribute to business development activities and events.

Skills

Analytical ability

Data interpretation

Quantitative analysis

Education

Master's/MSc/MA/PhD in Economics

Tools

Excel

R

Stata

Python

Job description

**Please include a Cover Letter and Transcript alongside your CV - you can upload these alongside your CV on our careers page.**Our fast-growing European Competition practice wants to hear from motivated, ambitious economists, who are passionate about the rigor of their analysis and can express complex concepts clearly. We look for people who approach problems objectively yet creatively and thrive as part of a dynamic, rapidly expanding team.### **Consulting staff position in Competition Economics in Brussels**We are currently looking for Consulting staff to join our Economics Practice in Brussels. We require a highly motivated problem solvers with strong analytical ability and a desire to advance within BRG.We are dedicated to supporting your professional development and qualifications relevant to your role. You will also have the opportunity to participate in professional events and networking opportunities. Our firm culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We are seeking team members who are intellectually curious and passionate about making a difference.**Responsibilities:**Your work will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work streams that may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature.Responsibilities include data cleaning, designing and implementing statistical and econometric analyses, performing rigorous quality control checks, developing and delivering client-ready materials, and conducting in-depth industry and market research.* Reviewing relevant case-specific literature;* Conducting literature and case law reviews to draw conclusions for case work.* Carrying out and leading data cleanup and preparation.* Conducting economic and econometric analyses.* Presenting your findings through data visualisation and drafting of client reports.* Develop project management skills communicate results and work product as appropriate.* Supporting and supervising interns or more junior staff.* Participating in internal and external business development projects such as contributing to opinion pieces, conferences and workshops.**The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas:*** You hold an advanced degree (M.A., M.Sc., or PhD) in Economics or related fields from a leading university.* Ideally have previous internship or work experience with a focus on competition economics or related field (beneficial but not essential, we welcome applications from those without this experience)* You have an interest in competition economics and a good knowledge of theoretical and/or empirical microeconomics and industrial organisation.* You enjoy conceptual issues and working with data.* You are proficient in Excel and statistical software/programming languages (e.g., R, Stata or Python) and desire to expand those skills further and train others.* You can draft and communicate effectively in English and German. A good knowledge of other languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, etc.) is an asset.* You are committed to producing high-quality analyses and paying close attention to detail.* You have a positive can-do attitude and you are willing to proactively engage with your colleagues.