Economist | Competition Practice | Brussels

Compass Lexecon (Belgium) SRL; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

International team

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Lexecon Belgium SRL is seeking Economists to contribute to high-profile competition economics cases before the European Commission and other regulators. Roles require a Ph.D. in economics (or Master’s with relevant experience) and strong analytical skills.

You will work independently and as part of international teams, mentoring junior staff and delivering rigorous empirical analyses using Stata and Excel.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in economics ideally with a focus on industrial organisation or econometrics, or Master’s in economics with 2–4 years’ competition economics experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, plus ability to communicate with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to understand industry dynamics and competition issues.
• Develop theoretical and empirical approaches and support arguments with data.
• Oversee project progress and mentor junior staff.
• Draft reports and present analyses to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Stata

Excel

Econometrics

Industrial Organisation

Communication

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are:

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 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:

Economists are instrumental to our goal of helping clients understand how competition works in their industry. As an Economist, you will make a significant contribution to understanding the issues that face the client, relating those issues to relevant economic theory, and supporting the analysis with solid and persuasive empirical evidence. Economists are expected to work independently, demonstrate sound judgement, and play a key role in all aspects of a case, including overseeing its day‑to‑day operation and managing the work of junior staff. Economist positions are available to individuals with a Ph.D. in economics from a leading university or a Master’s degree and several years of work experience in competition economics.

Key Responsibilities

• Interacting extensively with clients to gain insight into their industry.
• Contributing to development of theoretical and empirical approach.
• Utilising literature to support economic arguments.
• Efficiently conducting empirical analysis using Excel and Stata.
• Overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the project.
• Drafting reports summarising analysis.
• Delivering an accurate and high‑quality work product.
• Participating actively in client meetings and conference calls.
• Extensive mentoring and supervising of junior staff.

Qualifications Required:

• Ph.D. in economics, ideally with a focus on industrial organisation or applied econometrics, or Master’s/Bachelor’s in economics and 2-4 years of experience in competition economics (either from an economic consultancy, competition authority, or regulator).

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Highly analytical
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Dedication to high quality and accurate work
• Strong attention to detail
• Independent worker and team player
• Good project and people management skills
• Strong Stata and Excel skills desirable

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 very 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

Compass Lexecon is a leading global economic consulting firm. We provide critical economic insight in legal and regulatory proceedings, strategic decisions, and public policy debates across all industries. Our economists produce creative, compelling solutions, underpinned by rigorous economic thinking and cutting‑edge analysis. We have advised clients in matters before regulatory agencies and courts in over 100 jurisdictions and worked for 49 of the current Fortune50 companies over the last 10 years. We advise on economic issues related to competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages. Our diverse group of experts and academic affiliates is known for its integrity, creative thinking, and exceptional quality work. Our working approach is firmly grounded in shared values of integrity, excellence and collaboration.

To learn more about Compass Lexecon, please visit Careers | Compass Lexecon