Quantitative Economics Research Associate

NERA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401K retirement programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

NERA is hiring Researchers in Chicago to develop quantitative models, perform econometric analyses, and prepare expert reports for major firms and regulators. You will work on valuation analyses, industry trend reviews, and client presentations, contributing to high-profile projects with strong collaboration across teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous analytical work, statistics, economics, and programming skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in economics, finance, accounting, statistics or related field; Masters preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, detail-oriented with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with finance, economics, accounting, statistics/econometrics, and programming desirable.

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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in economics, finance, accounting, statistics or related field

Master's degree (by Summer 2027)

Tools

R

Python

Excel

Job description

NERA is hiring Researchers in Chicago to develop quantitative models, perform econometric analyses, and prepare expert reports for major firms and regulators. You will work on valuation analyses, industry trend reviews, and client presentations, contributing to high-profile projects with strong collaboration across teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous analytical work, statistics, economics, and programming skills.