Intern (European Competition practice)

Charles River Associates; Brussel; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking interns for an economic analysis internship based in Brussels. This position offers a flexible duration of three to six months and involves close collaboration with senior staff on various projects. Candidates should be Master's or PhD students in economics with skills in data manipulation and strong communication abilities. The role requires fluency in English and a proactive approach towards consulting. Interns can expect a dynamic work environment with mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have some research experience.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership is preferred.
• Clear interest in consulting through coursework or work experience.
• Research experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Clear interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, or activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential issues and conduct economic analyses.
• Assemble evidence from data and research for recommendations.
• Program and perform regression analyses.
• Develop and present client deliverables, including expert reports and white papers.
• Communicate complex economic concepts clearly to internal teams.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong foundation in microeconomics

Data manipulation skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management skills

Time management

Interest in consulting

Education

Master's or PhD/DPhil in Economics

Tools

Stata

Python

R

Job description

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that offers economic, financial, and strategic expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. Since 1965, CRA experts have combined rigorous cutting‑edge research, state‑of‑the‑art methodology, and proven experience to address our clients’ most complex challenges.

CRA’s European Competition practice specialises in providing economic advice on matters of competition policy and regulation. We assist firms and their legal advisors in all types of competition proceedings before competition authorities and courts: mergers and acquisitions, abuse of dominance allegations, cartels, restrictive commercial agreements, market investigations, litigation and disputes, intellectual property or state aid. We also provide advice to regulatory authorities in similar matters. We also provide advice to firms involved in sector inquiries, and offer assistance on the estimation effects of damages in cartel cases, international arbitration and intellectual property disputes.

We have played a key role in many cases that have shaped European competition policy in recent years: from aerospace to software, and manufacturing to transportation. More recently, we have been at the forefront of economic thinking in antitrust investigations and regulation in the tech sector.

Position Responsibilities

This paid internship mirrors our full‑time analyst role. Interns work closely with senior staff on projects across a variety of industries, and will give Interns a greater understanding of what it is like to work as an economist at CRA. The internship duration is usually three to six months (flexible) with flexible start dates throughout the year. A typical Intern may:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's or PhD/DPhil 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.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• CV/Resume – please include current contact information;
• Covering letter – please describe your interest in the European Competition practice and how this role matches your goals. Also, let us know the period you would be available to start and the latest you would be able to end a CRA internship;
• Academic results – from the most recent degree program.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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 recognize that individuals realize 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.