Consulting Associate (European Competition practice) - Immediate Start

Charles River Associates; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks a Consulting Associate to support high-profile competition cases. The role requires a first degree in economics and a postgraduate qualification. Responsibilities include data analysis and developing expert reports. Candidates with strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a curious mindset will be successful. The position involves working 3 to 4 days on-site, with a robust training program available to foster professional development.

Benefits

100 hours of training annually

Wellness programming

Career mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in microeconomics, specialization in industrial economics preferred.
• High degree of numeracy and comfort with data manipulation required.
• Curiosity and analytical skills for creative problem-solving are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential issues and conduct analyses for economic arguments.
• Assemble compelling evidence from data supporting expert opinions.
• Assist in developing client deliverables, including expert reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data manipulation

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

First degree in economics

MSc / MPhil in economics

Tools

Stata

Python

R

Job description

The Consulting Associate position is the entry-level role for applicants with a postgraduate qualification in economics. Consulting Associates work closely with senior consultants, scholars and industry experts on project teams, and will have the opportunity to immediately work on some of the largest, high-profile and most significant competition cases in Europe, providing conceptual and practical input to projects. A typical Consulting Associate would :

• 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;
• Interact with clients and communicate complicated economic concepts and arguments to non-experts in an understandable, accessible manner;
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions; and
• Participate in practice-building activities (training, recruiting, publication, expertise sharing, etc.).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the tasks listed in the position overview and related project work under supervision, with opportunities to contribute to high-profile competition matters in Europe.

Qualifications

• First degree in economics with a postgraduate qualification (MSc / MPhil) in economics from well-regarded institutions, graduating between December 2024 and August 2025;
• Strong foundation in microeconomics, with a specialism in industrial economics preferred;
• High degree of numeracy and comfort with data manipulation are essential, familiarity with econometric techniques desirable;
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;
• 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, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.

As much of our work occurs in our offices, minimal travel is required.

Benefits

Charles River Associate's robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

Charles River Associates 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 recognise that individuals realise a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another Charles River Associates office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices remain open for those who choose or need to be there.

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. The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.