Competition Economist European Competition practice
Charles River AssociatesParis, France
Full Time
Posted December 18, 2025
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Job Description
The position involves providing economic analysis and expert advice on competition policy and regulation, supporting major competition cases in Europe through economic modeling, data analysis, and client communication, with opportunities for mentorship and practice development.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and conceptualize economic issues using rigorous models and data analysis.
- Supervise, train, and mentor research staff.
- Develop and present client deliverables such as expert reports and white papers.
- Act as a primary contact for clients, including lawyers and industry or government representatives.
- Program, build models, and perform statistical and econometric analyses using various software tools.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of analyses and opinions.
- Contribute to practice-building activities like training, recruiting, and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- A good first degree in economics, plus up to 3 years of professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority for the Consulting Associate level.
- MSc or MPhil in economics from well-regarded institutions with a strong foundation in microeconomics, preferably with a specialization in industrial organization or statistics econometrics, for the Consulting Associate level.
- PhD or DPhil in economics from well-regarded institutions with a strong foundation in microeconomics, preferably with a specialization in industrial organization or statistics econometrics, for the Senior Associate and Associate Principal levels.
- Up to 3 years of professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority for the Consulting Associate level.
- 3-5 years of professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority for the Senior Associate level.
- 3-5 years of professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority for the Associate Principal level.
- 5-9 years of professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority for the Associate Principal level.
- Fluency in English and French; additional fluency in Dutch and/or German is desirable.
- Demonstrated understanding of economic concepts, competition regulatory authorities, competition policy, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
Benefits & Perks
Work location flexibility with at least 3 to 4 days a week in the office
Opportunities to work on significant competition cases in Europe
Mentorship and career growth opportunities
Inclusive and diverse work environment
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