Impact-Driven Economic Analyst — Competition & Finance

Compass Lexecon; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Lexecon is hiring Summer 2027 Analysts to join our Competition and Finance Practices in Chicago. As an Analyst, you will work on multiple projects, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and help prepare expert reports and filings for clients.

You will collaborate with economists, analysts, and case managers from day one, developing a broad skill set while contributing to regulatory decisions, litigation outcomes, and policy debates in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or a 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research and analysis across multiple projects.
• Perform qualitative research by reviewing papers, reports, and industry documents.
• Create tables, charts, and visual representations of analyses.
• Summarize and communicate findings to team members and clients.
• Ensure accuracy of work product using audit and QC processes.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Economics/Finance interest

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Stata

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Compass Lexecon is hiring Summer 2027 Analysts to join our Competition and Finance Practices in Chicago. As an Analyst, you will work on multiple projects, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and help prepare expert reports and filings for clients.

You will collaborate with economists, analysts, and case managers from day one, developing a broad skill set while contributing to regulatory decisions, litigation outcomes, and policy debates in a fast-paced environment.