Description :
NERA Economic Consulting is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges.
For half a century, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world's leading law firms and corporations.
We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real-world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.
NERA's clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to deliver unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence.
Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists and other experts backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world's largest economic consultancies.
With its main office in New York City, NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront.
The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.
Responsibilities
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Research Officer or Economic Analyst to join our Energy, Environment, Communications and Infrastructure practice in Madrid.
Responsibilities may include analysis of financial market data; designing and building quantitative models and applying econometric analysis to economic and financial data;
collecting market, industry, company, and competitor information; reviewing, summarizing and analyzing industry trends; managing large data sets and writing programs to implement complex analysis;
creating trial exhibits; drafting memos, expert reports and presentation materials; and participating in team meetings and conference calls.
This is a team-based, multi-task environment that requires precision work that is both qualitative and quantitative often with tight deadlines.
Research Officers and Economic Analysts at NERA will have the opportunity to:
Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during their graduate studies
Conduct high-powered economic research across a wide variety of industries
Perform and develop cutting-edge economic analysis on complex real-life issues
Write research reports and prepare client presentations for senior staff and clients to help them make informed economic decisions
Influence project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written submissions
Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics
Develop and strengthen both project and people management skills
Opportunity to develop and deliver internal training sessions
You will need
To hold a BA / BSc and a Master's or PhD in Economics or Finance or related discipline with exceptional academic records.
Although specialisms such as microeconomics, IO, econometrics and finance are of particular interest, NERA employs strong analytic and empirical economists from any field of specialty.
To enjoy microeconomics and quantitative research
To be comfortable working in Excel, Stata or other quantitative software
To have strong attention to detail and be able to think analytically and critically
Strong communication skills in Spanish, both written and spoken, and fluency in another language would be useful but is not essential
To be able to work effectively both individually and in teams
What we offer
Opportunity to work on high profile projects, so you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your studies to help solve real-world problems
Competitive salary and extensive benefits package
Support to develop through high-quality training
You may have the opportunity to travel
To apply for this position, please submit your CV, cover letter, writing sample and transcripts directly on this posting.
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