Associate - Forensic Accounting / Commercial Disputes

LE002 Berkeley Research Group (UK) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory pension

Private medical and healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BRG is seeking a junior Associate in London to work on competition economics, forensic accounting, and related services. You will handle qualitative and quantitative tasks, learn through a rigorous onboarding program, and support client projects from start to finish.

New graduates with strong problem-solving skills are encouraged to apply. The role includes a comprehensive training program and potential CFAB/ ACA pathways, with a competitive London salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic performance; minimum Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Bachelor's or Master's degrees are welcome; no subject restriction.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply; strong problem solving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with qualitative and quantitative project work.
• Support data collection and analysis.
• Prepare statistical and financial analyses for client engagements.
• Collaborate with team to tackle client issues and deliver results.
• Participate in BRG's global training program and onboarding.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Bachelor's or Master's degrees welcome

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.

The Associate role:

The Associate position is a junior consulting staff position open to new 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.

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.
• We offer all Associates the chance to complete the CFAB and then decide whether to continue with the ACA or switch to complete a Competition Economics Masters

Skills to make you successful in this role:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to write persuasively
• The ability to solve problems, think through complex issues and to present logical analysis in a clear, concise manner
• Collaborative working skills and the ability to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and proactivity
• Attention to detail and able produce high-quality work under tight timelines
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and confidently collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications:

• A record of outstanding academic performance (a minimum Bachelors degree in any subject is required).
• We welcome any Bachelors or Masters subjects.

Salary and Benefits:

We pay a competitive London salary for Associates and offer a comprehensive package that includes a non-contributory pension, private medical and healthcare, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Application Process:

The interview process is made up of an initial testing phase, interviews, a case study and finally a in-person assessment Center which will allow you to meet your potential future colleagues and explore our office.

About BRG

BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centres 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. We do Consulting Differently It takes more than top-tier people. It takes top-tier people grounded in real-world expertise, working together in the right ways. This is BRG. Purpose-built for the agility and connectivity that sets us apart- we bring the best data, brightest talent, and boldest thinking to all that we do. With the crucial added ingredient of our real-world business acumen.

We do Consulting Differently It takes more than top-tier people.

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. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for Website Accessibility and Required Information for Online Applicant Tracking Systems accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.