Overview
A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Associate / Consultant – Competition Economics (German Speaker) to join its Brussels office.
The firm’s fast-growing European Competition practice wants to hear from motivated, ambitious economists, who are passionate about the rigor of their analysis and can express complex concepts clearly. The firm is looking for people who approach problems objectively yet creatively and thrive as part of a dynamic, rapidly expanding team.
The firm is dedicated to supporting your professional development and qualifications relevant to your role. You will also have the opportunity to participate in professional events and networking opportunities. The firm’s culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and is seeking team members who are intellectually curious and passionate about making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
Your work will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work streams that may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature.
Responsibilities include data cleaning, designing and implementing statistical and econometric analyses, performing rigorous quality control checks, developing and delivering client-ready materials, and conducting in-depth industry and market research.
- Reviewing relevant case-specific literature;
- Conducting literature and case law reviews to draw conclusions for case work.
- Carrying out and leading data cleanup and preparation.
- Conducting economic and econometric analyses.
- Presenting your findings through data visualisation and drafting of client reports.
- Develop project management skills communicate results and work product as appropriate.
- Supporting and supervising interns or more junior staff.
- Participating in internal and external business development projects such as contributing to opinion pieces, conferences and workshops.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- You hold an advanced degree (M.A., M.Sc., or PhD) in Economics or related fields from a leading university.
- Desire to work in economic consultancy – the firm would actively consider applications from trainees in the European Commission etc.
- You have an interest in competition economics and a good knowledge of theoretical and/or empirical microeconomics and industrial organisation.
- You enjoy conceptual issues and working with data.
- You are proficient in Excel and statistical software/programming languages (e.g., R, Stata or Python) and desire to expand those skills further and train others.
- You can draft and communicate effectively in English and German. A good knowledge of other languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, etc.) is an asset.
- You are committed to producing high-quality analysis and paying close attention to detail.
- You have a positive can-do attitude and you are willing to proactively engage with your colleagues.
