Quantitative Economics Analyst

Charles River Associates; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm, seeks candidates for quantitative research roles in economics and finance. Work with PhD economists, CFA/CPA professionals, and valuation experts to analyze complex cases and develop robust theories.

You will build and validate models, review literature and client materials, and present findings with clear visuals and recommendations. The role emphasizes collaboration, quality control, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating December 2026/Summer 2027 with an academic focus on quantitative research
• Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar program is highly desired
• Demonstrated understanding of economic/financial concepts and quantitative methods
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic and industry research and analyze client materials
• Perform financial and economic analyses or valuation models to support case theories
• Program, build models, and run regressions using Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS
• Review and summarize analyst reports, literature, and client documents
• Assist in producing research summaries and expert reports with visuals
• Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control reviews

Skills

Quantitative research

Economic analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidate

Honors thesis/research seminar

Tools

Excel

Stata

Python

R

SQL

SAS

ArcGIS/ArcPy

Databricks/Spark

Job description

Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm, seeks candidates for quantitative research roles in economics and finance. Work with PhD economists, CFA/CPA professionals, and valuation experts to analyze complex cases and develop robust theories.

You will build and validate models, review literature and client materials, and present findings with clear visuals and recommendations. The role emphasizes collaboration, quality control, and continuous learning.