Intern | Paris (2024-25 Start)

Compass Lexecon; Courbevoie; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player seeks talented interns to join their dynamic European Competition Practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful economic analysis and contribute to high-profile cases. Interns will work closely with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in analyzing client data, conducting empirical research, and drafting insightful reports. The firm values diverse perspectives and fosters a collaborative environment, ensuring that every intern can make a significant impact from day one. If you're passionate about economics and eager to learn, this internship is an exciting step in your career.

Prestations

Competitive salary and benefits

Interesting and challenging projects

International team

Professional and academic environment

Steep learning curve

Opportunity to contribute from day one

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in economics.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Analyze qualitative and quantitative client data to understand competition.
• Conduct empirical analysis using Excel and Stata.

Connaissances

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Stata

Excel

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Formation

Bachelor's in Economics

Master's in Economics

Ph.D. in Economics

Outils

Excel

Stata

Description du poste

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 European 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:

We pride ourselves on providing Interns with an opportunity to make a significant impact from day one. As an Intern you will gain extensive hands-on experience of working at an economic consultancy. 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.

Interns typically join us for 2 to 6 months during, in-between, or shortly after completing their economics degree(s). Please indicate in your cover letter when you would be available to start your internship.

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:

• Currently undertaking or recently completed Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in economics, ideally with focus on microeconomics, industrial organisation and/or econometrics
• Highly analytical
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Stata and Excel skills desirable
• Fluency in French and English required, other languages are a plus

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
• The opportunity to contribute from day one

When drafting your application:

We acknowledge that AI is now commonly used for drafting; however, we emphasize the importance of personalization to truly reflect your unique experiences. We are able to recognise applications that are solely created using AI and those that demonstrate individuality.

What happens next?

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation. The recruitment team will then review your application. If your application is successful, you will be invited to our office to undertake a motivational interview. Applicants who pass this stage will be invited for a second interview with senior staff. Following this round, we will make a decision on your application and aim to be in touch within 1-2 weeks. Applications for summer internships will be processed in early January.

Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.