Associate - Competition Economics

LE002 Berkeley Research Group (UK) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

BRG seeks a junior Associate to join our economics practice in Europe and the UK. Masters in Economics is preferred and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

You will tackle live competition matters, regulatory and M&A work, and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis from day one. You will build models based on economic theory, work with client data, and collaborate in a global training programme designed to develop your consulting career.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to solve problems, think through complex issues, and present clear analysis.
• Collaborative working style with a proactive approach.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver under tight timelines.
• Strong academic record; economics degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build expertise through a comprehensive onboarding and training program.
• Analyze real client datasets using advanced tools and statistical techniques.
• Develop models based on economic theory to answer complex questions.
• Contribute to live competition matters, regulatory and M&A work.
• Collaborate with team to support project success and knowledge sharing.
• Engage in ongoing training and global mobility opportunities.
• Participate in team activities and professional development.

Skills

Exceptional verbal and written skills

Problem solving

Collaborative

Proactive

Attention to detail

High quality output

Ownership

Strong academic performance

Education

Masters in Economics

Job description

We Do Consulting Differently A World of Possibilities Awaits Europe, UK, the Middle East, and Africa In the United Kingdom and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), our professionals serve clients from our bases in the UK, Belgium, France, Italy, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. Our core practice areas include competition economics (including litigation, market investigations, and merger control), forensic accounting and investigations, commercial litigation and arbitration, construction, and the regulated industries. We are a Global firm and operate Global Practice areas. We do have a global mobility programme to offer our staff the chance to work with colleagues in different countries and gain valuable experience.

The Associate position is a junior consulting staff position open to Masters students and graduates. This position requires you to be a highly motivated individual with strong problem solving capabilities. The work of an Associate can be either qualitative or quantitative in nature, and projects range from industry and subject-matter research to data collection to the preparation of statistical, financial, and other forms of analysis. You will be working on live competition matters from day 1 and get exposure to a range of regulatory, litigation and M&A work.

Role Responsibilities:

• Build expertise through training: From the start, you will benefit from a comprehensive onboarding and training program to equip you with the tools needed for a smooth transition into project work
• Tackle real-world problems: Use theory and industry insights to help solve complex issues faced by our clients.
• Work with data that matters: Analyze real client datasets using advanced tools and statistical techniques to extract meaningful insights.
• Analysis and Design: Construct models based on Economic theory and industry-specific considerations to provide clear answers to complex questions.
• Explore current trends and debates: Conduct research into the latest industry developments and academic literature to support client work and stay ahead of emerging issues.
• Collaborate in a team setting: Work closely with your team to contribute to project success.
• Continued training: As an Associate you will join our global training programme and have the chance to meet colleagues from across the globe.
• As part of this role BRG will financially contribute to your professional and career development
• Take part in the office’s daily life: Join team-building events, sports sessions, and other social activities that enrich your experience

Skills to make you successful in this role:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to solve problems, think through complex issues and to present logical analysis in a clear, concise manner
• Collaborative working skills
• A high level of enthusiasm and proactivity
• Attention to detail
• The ability to produce high-quality work under tight timelines
• A willingness to take ownership of work
• A record of outstanding academic performance and degree in Economics is preferred

Qualifications:

You will be either completing or have completed a Masters in Economics.

About BRG:

BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead.

At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.

Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking.

When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.

At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen.

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.