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 European Competition Practice provides expert economic advice on competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages in complex disputes. We are looking to hire economists to help us to provide advice to our clients on some of the most high-profile cases before the European Commission, the General Court and national competition authorities, regulators and courts.
We believe that working in diverse teams, where everybody’s views are considered and respected, helps us to deliver work of the highest standards of quality and integrity.
About the role:You will become an integral part of the team with the crucial role of helping clients understand how competition works in their industry. You will contribute to cases in a variety of ways, working closely with senior staff to understand the issues that face the client, relating those issues to relevant economic theory, and supporting the analysis with solid and persuasive empirical evidence.
You will be working on both domestic and international assignments in collaboration with our colleagues across Europe. You will also have the opportunity to influence and contribute to the growth of our Nordic business. Due to increasing demand for our services in the Nordic market, you will be able to learn quickly and take an increasing amount of responsibility on a broad range of assignments. Our recent and current work covers several significant Mamp;A cases and complex behavioural matters in the areas of pricing and intellectual property rights. Our clientele covers the top law firms and corporations in the region.Key responsibilities:
- Efficiently conducting analyses and managing data, and interacting with the client regarding data and competitive dynamics
- Identifying, collecting, and communicating relevant information
- Reviewing economic literature and contributing to discussions about the theoretical and empirical approach
- Drafting reports summarising analysis results, and preparing client presentations
- Participating in client meetings and conference calls
- Helping with project management
- Delivering accurate and high-quality work product.
Skills/profile sought:
- Master’s degree in economics from a leading university, ideally with focus on microeconomics, industrial organisation and/or econometrics
- 0-2 years of work experience preferred
- Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills
- Highly analytical and sound judgment
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
- Dedication to high quality and accurate work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good project and people management skills
- Fluency in English and Finnish or a Scandinavian language
- Strong Stata and Excel skills
Benefits of pursuing a career with Compass Lexecon:
- A wide variety of interesting and challenging projects
- A steep learning curve, coupled with a supportive and collaborative team
- A possibility to work together with international colleagues with a broad range of backgrounds and experience
- A blend of professional and academic environments
- The opportunity to work with top law firms, corporations, government bodies, and academics
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for training such as courses, secondments, office rotations, internal seminars, and conferences
- The opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and contribute from day one.
For more information about Compass Lexecon and the role, please feel free to contact Pekka Sääskilahti via email () or telephone (+358 9 3780 2644).
How to applyIf you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note, this position does not have a specific deadline.
A complete application consists of a cover letter, CV, grades transcripts, an academic writing sample, and two references (of which at least one academic reference).
For information on the application process and to submit an application, please search for the position on our website https://www.compasslexecon.com/careers/
Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.