Economic Research & Data Analytics Summer Internship

NERA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NERA is hiring Summer Interns for multiple offices, including Chicago, with an hourly rate of $40. The internship runs from early June to mid-August and requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS (or Masters) expected to graduate by Summer 2028 and show strong analytical and programming capabilities. Successful interns will gain exposure to quantitative modeling, econometric analysis, and industry research, supporting expert teams across economics and finance.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should demonstrate exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills and must be detail-oriented, with exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well on teams.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building quantitative models and applying econometric analysis to economic and financial data.
• Valuation analyses.
• Reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing industry trends.
• Creating trial exhibits and presentation materials.
• Writing code for complex data analysis.
• Participating in client meetings.
• Drafting memos and expert reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Finance

Economics

Accounting

Econometrics

Computer programming

Job description

NERA is hiring Summer Interns for multiple offices, including Chicago, with an hourly rate of $40. The internship runs from early June to mid-August and requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS (or Masters) expected to graduate by Summer 2028 and show strong analytical and programming capabilities. Successful interns will gain exposure to quantitative modeling, econometric analysis, and industry research, supporting expert teams across economics and finance.