Analyst – Competition Practice

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 junior economists to help us to provide advice to our clients on some of the most high-profile cases before the European Commission, the General Court and national competition authorities, regulators and courts. 

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. 

About the role: 

We pride ourselves on providing Analysts with an opportunity to make a significant impact from day one.

You will become an integral part of Compass Lexecon’s German-speaking team, with the crucial role of helping clients understand how competition works in their industry. You will contribute to cases in a variety of ways, working closely with senior staff to understand the issues that face the client, relating those issues to relevant economic theory, and supporting the analysis with solid and persuasive empirical evidence.

You will be working on both domestic and international assignments in collaboration with our colleagues across Europe. You will also have the opportunity to influence and contribute to the growth of our German, Austrian and Swiss businesses.

Analysts typically join us after completing their Master’s degree in economics. You will be based in Compass Lexecon’s Berlin office.

Applications for this position will close on  31st March 2027.

Key responsibilities:

• Analysing qualitative and quantitative client data to better understand how competition works in their industry

• Reviewing literature and contributing to discussions about the theoretical and empirical approach

• Conducting empirical analysis using Excel and Stata

• Drafting reports summarising analysis

• Participating in client meetings and conference calls

Skills/profile sought:

• Master’s degree in economics, ideally with focus on microeconomics, industrial organisation and/or econometrics

• Fluency in English required

• Fluency in German desirable

• Highly analytical

• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to multi-task

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Stata and Excel skills desirable

Benefits of working at Compass Lexecon:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• A wide variety of interesting and challenging projects

• An international team with a broad range of backgrounds and experience

• A blend of professional and academic environments

• The opportunity to work with top law firms, corporations, government bodies and academics

• A steep learning curve, coupled with a supportive and collaborative team

• Opportunities for training such as secondments, office rotations, internal seminars, and conferences

• The opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and contribute from day one

When drafting your application:

We ask all applicants to provide their most up to date CV, cover letter and transcripts.

We acknowledge that AI is now commonly used for drafting, however we emphasize the importance of personalization to truly reflect your unique experiences. We are able to recognise applications that are solely created using AI and those that demonstrate individuality.

What happens next? 

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation outlining next steps.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, an update may be provided after the deadline of  31st March 2027. We kindly ask for your patience if you do not hear from us immediately following your application.

What does our interview process look like?

Our interview process for Analysts involves two stages. The first stage is one 60-minute interview with both motivational and technical questions. The second stage includes a written case study and a technical interview. All interviews are currently being conducted virtually.

Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We appreciate that recruitment agencies may have speculative CVs that they wish to submit to Compass Lexecon. To avoid any ambiguity around fees, please note that speculative CVs received by Compass Lexecon, that have not been authorised in advance by the Recruitment team, will be ineligible for an agency fee. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.