Competition Economist European Competition practice

Charles River Associates

Paris, France

Full Time

Posted January 27, 2026

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Job Description

The role involves providing economic analysis and expertise in competition policy and regulation, supporting major competition cases in Europe through modeling, data analysis, and client communication, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to practice development.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, conceptualize, and specify economic models to analyze market issues and data
Conduct statistical and econometric estimation using tools like Stata, Python, R, SAS, Matlab, and Mathematica
Supervise, train, and mentor research associate staff
Develop and present client deliverables such as expert reports and white papers
Act as a primary contact for lawyers and clients on practice-relevant issues
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of analyses and opinions
Participate in practice-building activities including training, recruiting, and publication

Requirements

Possess a Master’s, PhD, or equivalent degree in economics from well-regarded institutions, with a strong foundation in microeconomics, preferably with a specialization in industrial organization or statistics econometrics, and a good first degree in economics.
Have up to 3 years of professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority for the Consulting Associate level.
Have up to 3 years of professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority, and a 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 level.
Have 3-5 years of professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority, and a 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 Associate Principal level.
Have 5-9 years of professional work experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority, and a 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 Associate Principal level.
Demonstrate a demonstrated understanding of economic concepts, competition regulatory authorities, competition policy, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
Be fluent in English and French; additional fluency in Dutch and/or German is desirable.
Exhibit exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Show a demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership.
Display strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
Possess excellent time management and task prioritization skills.