European Competition Econ Internship: Data Modeling

Charles River Associates International; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates is offering a paid internship mirroring our analyst role in Europe. Interns work with senior staff on projects across various industries, gaining insight into economic consulting.

Typical tasks include data analysis, model-building in Stata/Python/R, and preparation of client deliverables with expert opinions. The program lasts three to six months with flexible start dates, and opportunities for hands-on experience in economic argumentation and report generation are

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD candidates studying economics with a strong foundation in microeconomics, preferably with a specialisation in industrial economics and/or econometrics.
• Fluency in English;
• High degree of numeracy and the ability to manipulate data are essential;
• Some research experience;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills; and
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, or activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential issues and conduct analyses that can be used to illustrate economic arguments;
• Assemble compelling evidence from data and research that support our expert opinions and business recommendations;
• Program, build models and/or perform regression analyses in statistical analysis programs (such as Stata, Python, R), including large data projects requiring use of cloud computing;
• Assist in the development and presentation of client deliverables, including expert reports and white papers summarising opinions, conclusions, and recommendations using financial, market, industry or client-proprietary data;
• Communicate complicated economic concepts and arguments to internal teams in an understandable, accessible manner;
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions.

Skills

Fluency in English

Numeracy

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master's/PhD in Economics

Tools

Stata

Python

R

Job description

Charles River Associates is offering a paid internship mirroring our analyst role in Europe. Interns work with senior staff on projects across various industries, gaining insight into economic consulting.

Typical tasks include data analysis, model-building in Stata/Python/R, and preparation of client deliverables with expert opinions. The program lasts three to six months with flexible start dates, and opportunities for hands-on experience in economic argumentation and report generation are