About the role#
The Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate Internship is an 8-10 week program designed to mirror the full-time analyst experience. You will work alongside senior colleagues to deliver live client consulting projects within a specific practice area. This role is a full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term. Successful interns may receive an offer for a full-time position following graduation.
What you'll do#
- Conduct economic and industry research to understand case issues.
- Perform financial and economic analyses or build valuation models to support case theories.
- Program and build models using languages such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS.
- Assist in the production of research summaries, expert reports, and presentation materials.
- Ensure the reliability of all analysis through quality control review.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's or Master's degree candidates graduating between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Academic focus on quantitative research, including Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
- Experience with Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, ArcGIS/ArcPy, or Cloud computing.
- Demonstrated understanding of economic, financial, or accounting concepts.
- Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar program is highly desired.
Location & details#
- Locations: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Oakland, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Washington, DC.
- Modality: Hybrid, with an expectation of 3 to 4 days per week in the office.
About Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a global consulting firm founded in 1965. It specializes in economic and financial analysis for litigation and regulatory proceedings. The firm also provides management consulting for business strategy and operational issues. Based in Boston, the company employs over 1,600 people across its international offices.
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