European Competition Intern

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.

Position Overview

CRA's European Competition practice specialises in providing economic advice on matters of competition policy and regulation. We assist firms and their legal advisors in all types of competition proceedings before competition authorities and courts: mergers and acquisitions, abuse of dominance allegations, cartels, restrictive commercial agreements, market investigations, litigation and disputes, intellectual property or state aid. We also provide advice to regulatory authorities in similar matters. We also provide advice to firms involved in sector inquiries, and offer assistance on the estimation effects of damages in cartel cases, international arbitration and intellectual property disputes.

We have played a key role in many cases that have shaped European competition policy in recent years: from aerospace to software, and manufacturing to transportation. More recently, we have been at the forefront of economic thinking in antitrust investigations and regulation in the tech sector.

This paid internship mirrors our full-time analyst role. Interns work closely with senior staff on projects across a variety of industries, and will give Interns a greater understanding of what it is like to work as an economist at CRA. The internship duration is usually three to six months (flexible) with flexible start dates throughout the year. A typical Intern may:

• Identify potential issues and conduct analyses that can be used to illustrate economic arguments;
• Assemble compelling evidence from data and research that support our expert opinions and business recommendations;
• Program, build models and/or perform regression analyses in statistical analysis programs (such as Stata, Python, R), including large data projects requiring use of cloud computing;
• Assist in the development and presentation of client deliverables, including expert reports and white papers summarising opinions, conclusions, and recommendations using financial, market, industry or client-proprietary data;
• Communicate complicated economic concepts and arguments to internal teams in an understandable, accessible manner;
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions.

Desired Qualifications 

• Master's or PhD/DPhil candidates studying economics with a strong foundation in microeconomics, preferably with a specialisation in industrial economics and/or econometrics;
• Fluency in English;
• High degree of numeracy and the ability to manipulate data are essential;
• Some research experience;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills; and
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, or activities.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• CV/Resume – please include current contact information;
• Covering letter – please describe your interest in the European Competition practice and how this role matches your goals. Also, let us know the period you would be available to start and the latest you would be able to end a CRA internship;
• Academic results – from the most recent degree program.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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 recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Responsible AI Use in Recruiting

We believe that recruiting is fundamentally a human process, and we are committed to a hiring process that is consistent, transparent, and people-focused. While AI and other technology-enabled tools help our team operate more efficiently, we strive to provide every candidate with a personalized, thoughtful, and high-touch experience. As CRA invests significant human effort to find qualified members for our teams, we expect candidates to invest corresponding human effort to learn about CRA, prepare thoughtful application materials, and engage with our interviewers. Read more about appropriate hiring manager, recruiting team, and candidate AI at CRA on our website.  

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (Equality Act 2010). As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.