2027 Analysts - US

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.

About the Company:

Compass Lexecon, one of the world's leading economic consulting firms, specializes in financial and economic analysis of issues that arise in regulatory, policy and litigation matters. Compass Lexecon has been engaged by Fortune 500 corporations, government entities, and others to assist in numerous high-profile mergers, government investigations, and private litigation matters in the United States and worldwide. Compass Lexecon provides state of the art economic research capabilities that combine the academic, private-sector, and public-sector expertise of in-house economists and academic affiliates.

About the Opportunity:

We are hiring Analysts to join the firm in the summer of 2027.

To apply:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and writing sample. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates should indicate which of the following opportunities they are interested in, and may indicate additional locations/practices on cover letter and application:

Finance Practice

• Chicago, IL
• New York, NY

Competition Practice

• Boston, MA
• Chicago, IL
• Los Angeles, CA
• Washington, DC

The Analyst position demands knowledge of, or an interest in microeconomics, a broad range of research skills, and the ability to perform quantitative analysis. Analysts work with case teams - interacting closely with other analysts, economists, and case supervisors - in nearly all aspects of project work including a variety of quantitative and qualitative tasks, such as: a) data gathering and analysis, including spreadsheet modeling and regression analysis; b) industry research; c) review of analyst reports and business documents produced in litigation; d) production of expert reports, government filings, and client presentations; and e) ensuring the quality of all work product. 

Research and Analysis
•    Collects specific quantitative and qualitative information from identified sources
•    Utilizes appropriate resources to identify the range of sources of relevant quantitative and qualitative information

•    Identifies, collects, and communicates relevant information (e.g., price; included and excluded information; dates of coverage)
•    Interprets collected information so that it can be used by economists and case supervisors in the preparation of their expert reports and analyses
•    Successfully incorporates modifications to projects and analyses
•    Identifies and communicates data, information, and any inconsistencies to team members
•    Utilizes case-specific documents (e.g., depositions, trial transcripts, expert reports, produced documents) to identify relevant information
•    Summarizes and extracts information relevant to the arguments of the case from case specific documents
•    Analyzes data used in client projects
•    Formulates, implements, and interprets basic data modeling
•    Effectively creates, organizes and maintains document lists and other methods for internal document management
•   Properly documents research and analyses to facilitate communication of progress

Work Product Preparation
•    Creates and organizes documentation and backup of work product
•    Customizes client folders using appropriate document management software (e.g. Sharepoint)
•      Produces graphical and tabular exhibits using appropriate statistical programming languages or other analytical software

•    Proofreads charts, tables, exhibits, reports, and other work products to identify and correct errors

Qualifications

•    Strong academic background with a bachelor's degree in an economics, finance, or a related analytic field
•    Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills
•    Interest in economics, finance, statistical programming, and data analysis
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred skills

•   Significant coursework in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science, or other quantitative fields
•   Introductory knowledge of Stata, SAS, R, Python or other statistical software
•   Strong time management skills, with the ability to complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines while maintaining close attention to detail

Position classification: Non-Exempt

Compass Lexecon offers a compensation and benefits package that is competitive with other major economic consulting firms. The base salary for this position is $105,000. This position is non-exempt, meaning it is eligible for overtime pay. Analysts are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus after their first year, which is based on several factors, including but not limited to employee performance and the overall performance of the firm. Additional compensation may be considered based on relevant work experience, education, and skills.