Principal (Antitrust & Competition Economics)

Charles River Associates - Private; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise to law firms, corporations and governments. The Antitrust and Competition Economics practice specializes in rigorous empirical analyses of mergers and competitive effects, using econometrics, game theory, and regression analyses in Stata, SAS, R or Python.

You will act as a primary client contact, develop and present expert reports, mentor junior analysts, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing client relationships and project teams in a consulting environment.
• Ph.D. or ABD in economics, finance, or accounting or closely allied field.
• Teaching, research, or industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary client contact and assist in developing and presenting deliverables including expert reports.
• Work with academics and practitioners to analyze mergers and competition matters.
• Manage research processes and mentor junior analysts in a team environment.
• Conceptualize issues and design complex economic/financial models.
• Program/regress data in Stata, SAS, R or Python.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions.

Skills

Client relationships

Project management

Mentoring

Econometrics

Education

PhD/ABD in economics or related field

Tools

Stata

SAS

R

Python

Job description

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Job Overview

Our Antitrust and Competition Economics practice is a leader in providing economic analysis, advice, and testimony for antitrust and merger cases worldwide. Our work as antitrust experts focuses on rigorous empirical assessments of whether competition in a market has been (or will be) adversely affected, leaving consumers to face higher prices, fewer choices, or stifled innovation. We tailor our analyses to the facts of each case, employing tools such as econometrics, game theory, upward pricing pressure analysis, or merger simulation as needed. Whether before a court or a regulatory agency, CRA consultants set a high standard for the clear communication of sophisticated economic analysis in complex cases.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients and assisting in the development and presentation of client deliverables including expert reports summarizing our opinions, conclusions, and recommendations and third party financial, market and industry data;
• Working with leading academics and senior practitioners in judicial proceedings to provide economic analyses of mergers and other competition matters before the major competition authorities of the world;
• Managing the research process, and supervising, training and mentoring junior analysts in a supportive, team-oriented environment;
• Independently conceptualizing and identifying issues, designing complex economic and financial models to analyze economic and financial data;
• Programming, model building and/or regression analysis in statistical analysis programs (such as Stata, SAS, R or Python);
• Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions.

As most of our work is done in the office, minimal travel is required.

Desired Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience managing client relationships and project teams in a consulting environment. Candidates should also have a Ph.D. or ABD in economics, finance, or accounting or a closely allied field, and will have specific expertise in the fields of industrial organization, applied microeconomics, econometrics, labor, intellectual property, pricing, corporate finance, financial accounting or other quantitative areas. Previous experience in teaching, research, or industry is desirable.

What can CRA do for you?

• Work alongside some of the most respected scholars, specialists, industry experts and regulators in the world.
• A comprehensive learning and development training program to foster your ongoing professional development and career growth:
  • Core programming on leadership, client development, and coaching talent
  • Quarterly technical training taught by in-house experts and affiliated professors
  • Partnership with Linked-In Learning for on-demand, self-paced coursework
  • Partnership with NITA to support emerging expert witness skills and opportunities
  • Regularly scheduled “open classes” on topics such as presentation skills and giving feedback
• Mentorship and coaching from an assigned senior staff colleague
• Opportunities in recruiting, training, corporate sports teams, and volunteer activities in the local community
• In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and those conducting international business travel
• Wellness program to promote health and well-being (e.g. nutrition counselling, financial wellbeing seminars, team fitness competitions)
• Excellent benefits package

Career Growth and Benefits

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Building on existing analysis and leadership skills, training continues with our Core series, addressing team and client management, as well as becoming a client thought partner and advisor, among other topics. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we realize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 day a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client’s location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.