Research Analyst | Competition Practice | London

FTI Consulting LLP; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Compass Lexecon in London is seeking junior economists as Research Analysts to assist on competition policy matters. You'll work on analysing data, modelling economic effects, and preparing explanations for clients and authorities.

This two-year fixed-term position offers exposure to high-profile merger and conduct analysis, with a strong emphasis on rigorous empirical evidence and teamwork.

Formación

• Undergraduate degree in economics, with microeconomics/IO and econometrics preferred.
• Highly analytical with strong quantitative skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Effective communicator with colleagues and clients.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Stata and Excel skills desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Analyse and interpret large client data to understand competition in industry.
• Analyse customer, price, cost, and market share data.
• Research how firms compete and identify key decision drivers.
• Identify and summarise relevant facts about client industry.
• Take responsibility for quality control and error-free work.
• Draft reports interpreting and summarising analysis.

Conocimientos

Analytical

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in economics

Master's degree in economics encouraged

Herramientas

Stata

Excel

Descripción del empleo

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.

We are looking to hire Research Analysts who will have an opportunity to make a significant impact from day one. As a Research Analyst, you will become an integral part of a project team tasked with advising on the competitive impact of a merger or conduct. You will have a critical role in researching, analysing and interpreting the way that competition works in your client’s industry. Your analysis will form the fundamental basis of expert advice that will be given to clients, competition authorities and/or courts. You will work closely with your team 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. Research Analysts join us after completing their undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject. If you are in the process of completing or have already completed a Master's degree in economics, we would encourage you to apply to the Analyst position.

This is a two‑year fixed‑term position, ideal for candidates who are interested in post‑graduate studies in economics but would like to gain work experience and a better understanding of economic consulting before returning to university.

Applications for an Autumn2027 start close on29thJanuary2027.

Key responsibilities

• Analysing and interpreting significant amounts of client data in order to deeply understand how competition works in your client’s industry.
• This will involve, in particular, analysing customer data, price and cost data and competitor data / market shares.
• Researching how firms compete with each other and identifying the most important variables that affect their decision‑making processes.
• Identifying and summarising all the relevant facts to understand a client’s industry.
• Taking responsibility for quality control and ensuring accuracy and error‑free work product.
• Drafting reports interpreting and summarising analysis.

Skills/profile sought

• Undergraduate degree in economics, ideally with a focus on microeconomics, industrial organisation and/or econometrics.
• 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
• The opportunity to contribute from day one

For exceptional Research Analysts, the opportunity to be sponsored for postgraduate study and to move on to our career programme on completion of a Master’s degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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 over100 jurisdictions and worked for49of the current Fortune50companies over the last10years. 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.