Analyst | Competition Practice | Düsseldorf

FTI Consulting Deutschland GmbH; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

International team

Training & development

Zusammenfassung

Compass Lexecon in Düsseldorf seeks a junior Analyst to support competition economics work. You will analyze data, help interpret results, and support senior staff on domestic and international cases.

Requirements include a Master’s in economics, fluent English, German desirable, and strong analytical abilities with Excel and Stata; collaboration across European teams and a two-stage interview process.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in economics or equivalent.
• Fluency in English required; German desirable.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Aufgaben

• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative client data to understand competition.
• Reviewing literature and contributing to theoretical and empirical approaches.
• Conducting empirical analysis using Excel and Stata.
• Drafting reports summarizing analysis for clients.
• Participating in client meetings and conference calls.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Fluency in German desirable

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in economics

Tools

Stata

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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 junior 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

We pride ourselves on providing Analysts with an opportunity to make a significant impact from day one. You will become an integral part of Compass Lexecon’s German‑speaking team, with the crucial role of helping clients understand how competition works in their industry. You will contribute to cases in a variety of ways, working closely with senior staff to understand the issues that face the client, relating those issues to relevant economic theory, and supporting the analysis with solid and persuasive empirical evidence. You will be working on both domestic and international assignments in collaboration with our colleagues across Europe. You will also have the opportunity to influence and contribute to the growth of our German, Austrian and Swiss businesses. Analysts typically join us after completing their Master’s degree in economics. You will be based in Compass Lexecon’s Düsseldorf office. Applications for this position will close on 31st March 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Analysing qualitative and quantitative client data to better understand how competition works in their industry
• Reviewing literature and contributing to discussions about the theoretical and empirical approach
• Conducting empirical analysis using Excel and Stata
• Drafting reports summarising analysis
• Participating in client meetings and conference calls

Skills/profile sought

• Master’s degree in economics, ideally with focus on microeconomics, industrial organisation and/or econometrics
• Fluency in English required
• Fluency in German desirable
• Highly analytical
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to multi‑task
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Stata and Excel skills desirable

Benefits of working at 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 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

What does our interview process look like?

Our interview process for Analysts involves two stages. The first stage is one 60‑minute interview with both motivational and technical questions. The second stage includes a written case study and a technical interview. All interviews are currently being conducted virtually.

Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 Fortune 50 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