About the role#
As a NERA PhD Summer Intern, you will join a team of economists to support Consultants and Partners on client advisory projects and litigation casework. You will work on quantitative financial and economic analysis across various industries and markets, often balancing multiple tasks with tight deadlines. This is a paid, full-time internship requiring a commitment of 8-10 consecutive weeks between June and August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Provide research, analyses, and advice to clients in one or more practice areas.
- Collect market, industry, company, and competitor information for casework.
- Build and use spreadsheet models and apply econometric analysis to economic and financial data.
- Review, summarize, and analyze industry trends.
- Create trial exhibits and draft memos, expert reports, and presentation materials.
- Participate in client and team meetings and conference calls.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program in economics, statistics, finance, or a related field.
- Solid training in econometrics and quantitative methods.
- Exceptional analytic skills and a strong academic record.
- Ability to think analytically and critically with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.
- High efficiency with MS Office applications and ability to conduct online research.
- Capability with analytical software and programming environments such as SAS, Python, R, or Stata is a plus.
Location & details#
- Locations: New York, NY; White Plains, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC.
- Modality: Hybrid. Colleagues are expected to be in the office or on-site with clients at least three days per week.
- Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. We will consider international candidates who can independently obtain work authorization.
About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman is a management consulting firm based in New York. It operates as a business of Marsh and provides strategy, risk management, and organizational transformation services to clients across various sectors. The firm maintains a global presence with offices in cities including London, Tokyo, and Sydney. It employs nearly 10,000 people to support its consulting operations.
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