Economic Analyst, Competition & Finance (Summer 2027)

Compass Lexecon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Lexecon is seeking summer 2027 Analysts for the Competition and Finance Practices. You will work on multiple projects, performing quantitative and qualitative research, and producing reports and client materials.

The role emphasizes data analysis, interpretation, and clear communication from day one. The position offers a structured development path with mentorship and on-the-job learning opportunities across several case types, preparing for graduate study or continued growth within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
• Strong interest in Economics/Finance, statistical programming and data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Significant coursework in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science, or other quantitative fields
• Introductory knowledge of Stata, SAS, R, Python or other statistical software
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines while maintaining close attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research and analysis, including compiling, cleaning, and, analyzing large data sets.
• Conduct qualitative research and analysis, including reviewing, summarizing, and identifying relevant information from academic papers, analyst reports, press releases, industry literature and a wide range of documents produced in litigation.
• Create tables, charts, and other visual representations of analyses.
• Summarize and communicate research and analytical findings to team embers and clients.
• Ensure accuracy of work product using established audit and quality control processes.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Analytical thinking

Written and oral communication

Statistical programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or related quantitative field

Tools

Stata

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Compass Lexecon is seeking summer 2027 Analysts for the Competition and Finance Practices. You will work on multiple projects, performing quantitative and qualitative research, and producing reports and client materials.

The role emphasizes data analysis, interpretation, and clear communication from day one. The position offers a structured development path with mentorship and on-the-job learning opportunities across several case types, preparing for graduate study or continued growth within the