Consulting Associate/Senior Associate - Competition

CRA's European Competition practice specialises in providing economic advice on matters of competition policy and regulation.  We assist firms and their legal advisors in all types of competition proceedings: firms considering merger and acquisition opportunities or involved in merger control proceedings; and firms undergoing investigations relating to cartels, restrictive commercial agreements, abuse of dominance or state aid.  We also provide advice to firms involved in regulatory proceedings and sector inquiries. We offer assistance on the estimation effects of damages in cartel cases, international arbitration and intellectual property disputes.  

For more information on the Antitrust and Competition Economics practice in Europe visit http://ecp.crai.com.

Responsibilities

We are currently recruiting economists at the Consulting Associate and Senior Associate level for our Brussels office. We are interested in hearing from Masters, PhD candidates as well as experienced Consultants who have prior consulting and competition policy experience.

Candidates, will be expected to rapidly take on genuine responsibility, assisting Vice Presidents and other senior staff by providing conceptual and practical input to competition case work as required. The role brings with it the possibility of working on some of the largest and most significant competition cases in Europe, playing a key role in the shaping of the cases.

Qualifications

• Candidates for these positions must have a good first degree in economics and a postgraduate qualification (MSc/MPhil or PhD/DPhil) in economics from well-regarded institutions.
• They should have a strong foundation in microeconomics, preferably with a specialisation in industrial organization and/or statistics/econometrics, and be able to demonstrate the personal qualities that make a successful consultant.
• Fluency in French, German and/or Dutch is an asset

How to Apply

Applicants should apply by submitting the online application below, a full CV, cover letter and your academic results for the 2 years

Workplace Flexibility and COVID Safety

At CRA, we believe in creating a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship, and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize individuals may realize a range of benefits when working from home. We currently ask that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client’s location). The specific days may be determined in coordination with your practice or team. There may be times of the year (e.g. over holiday periods) when additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices will remain open for those who choose or need to be there.

We continue to monitor local government and regulatory guidance and adapt our safety guidelines accordingly. For those who begin the interview process with CRA, your recruiting point of contact will be available to answer any questions about work location and COVID safety.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

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