Analyst

Who We Are:

We are one of the world’s leading economic consulting firms. We strive to recruit and develop talented people to work together to produce meaningful economic analysis of exceptional quality, and to create a positive impact on our clients and society.

Our Competition Practice provides expert economic advice on competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages in complex disputes.

We are looking to hire economists to help us to provide advice to our clients on some of the most high-profile cases before competition authorities regulators and courts in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

We believe that working in diverse teams, where everybody’s views are considered and respected, helps us to deliver work of the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Compass Lexecon is internationally recognized as a leading economic consulting firm with 22 offices around the world. Our Beijing/Shanghai office has an immediate opening for a full-time Analyst position. While this position is based in Beijing/Shanghai, the Analyst is also expected to collaborate frequently with Compass Lexecon’s economists in the US and Europe.

Ideal candidates would hold a master’s degree in Economics or a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science), or a bachelor’s degree in these fields. We seek candidates who possess strong academic backgrounds. Demonstration of quantitative skills, writing ability, and qualitative research skills are required.  Knowledge of Excel and statistical programming packages such as STATA, Python, SAS, or R are preferred. Candidates must be highly motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, able to work independently and in teams, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Native in Mandarin and professional fluency in English are required.

The position demands strong ability to perform quantitative analysis, knowledge of or interest in economics, and a broad range of research skills. Analysts are involved in nearly all aspects of project work, interacting closely with other analysts, directors, and firm principals in analysing data, preparing client presentations, and drafting reports. Through their involvement, Analysts gain a comprehensive understanding of the industries and public policy issues relevant to the projects we work on. As skills and competencies develop, there will be greater opportunity for independent work and client interaction.

A cover letter, resume, transcript, and a writing sample must be submitted to our online applicant tracking database in order to be considered for the position.