Consulting Associate European Competition practice

Charles River Associates

Brussels, Belgium

Full Time

Posted January 27, 2026

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Job Description

The Consulting Associate at Charles River Associates is an entry-level role involving economic analysis, data modeling, and client communication within the competition policy and antitrust practice, supporting high-profile cases and providing economic insights to clients and legal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with senior staff and experts on competition cases, providing conceptual input and case shaping
Identify potential issues and conduct analyses to support economic arguments
Assemble evidence from data and research to support expert opinions and recommendations
Program, build models, and perform regression analyses using statistical software such as Stata, Python, or R
Assist in developing and presenting client deliverables, including expert reports and white papers
Communicate complex economic concepts to non-experts in an understandable manner
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of analyses and opinions
Participate in practice-building activities such as training, recruiting, and publication

Requirements

A postgraduate qualification in economics (such as MSc or MPhil) from well-regarded institutions with a strong foundation in microeconomics, preferably with a specialization in industrial organization or statistics econometrics, as well as a good first degree in economics.
Up to 3 years of professional experience, ideally in a consulting or competition policy environment.
Fluency in English.
High degree of numeracy and some comfort with data manipulation.
Familiarity with econometric techniques is desirable.
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.