Associate Economist

RBB Economics; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus package

Career progression and skills development

Supportive and fun workplace

Job summary

A leading economic consultancy in Amsterdam seeks an Associate to work in multinational teams with early client interaction opportunities. Responsibilities include industry research, analysis, and drafting reports. Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree in economics and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role offers challenging projects, formal training, and a competitive salary within a sociable environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in microeconomics, industrial organization or econometrics.
• Able to meet multiple deadlines and work with demanding clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in English required; knowledge of Dutch desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate key industry dynamics, trends, and market structures.
• Program, build models, and perform regression analysis in statistical programs.
• Provide general consulting, advice, and assistance.
• Reviewing competition cases and related articles.
• Providing general consulting, advice and assistance.
• Drafting sections of reports and attending meetings with clients (both in person and virtually).

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in English

Dutch language (desirable)

Education

Degree in economics, preferably to Masters level

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Overview

As an Associate you’ll work in multinational teams with early opportunities to interact directly with clients, legal advisors and competition authorities. Your role will include:

• Researching and evaluating key industry dynamics, trends and market structures
• Programming, model building, and regression analysis in statistical analysis programs
• Applying quantitative and qualitative techniques to analytical problems
• Reviewing competition cases and related articles
• Providing general consulting, advice and assistance
• Drafting sections of reports and attending meetings with clients (both in person and virtually)

Requirements

• A degree in economics, preferably to Masters level
• Must have an interest in microeconomics, industrial organisation or econometrics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to meet multiple deadlines and work with multi-faceted and demanding clients
• Proficiency in English required, knowledge of Dutch desired but not essential

What we offer you

• Challenging and stimulating projects across a wide range of industries
• On the job learning and development combined with formal training in empirical and theoretical techniques relevant to competition economics
• Career progression and career enhancing skills
• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Supportive and encouraging environment
• A sociable, fun and enjoyable place to work, where you\'ll make friends for life