Spelman College
(2025 Bachelor’s/Master’s graduates) Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate
Spelman College, Boston, New York, United States,
(2025 Bachelor’s/Master’s graduates) Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate
If your background is in
Economics, Business, Finance, Financial Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any other major focused on quantitative research , learn more about CRA!About Charles River AssociatesCharles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.Position OverviewWork alongside, and in a collaborative environment with, talented and diverse colleagues, including PhD-trained economists, finance and accounting professionals (CFAs and CPAs), and valuation experts;Conduct economic and industry research while analyzing client materials to build an understanding of a case’s issues;Perform/develop financial and economic analyses or valuation models to support case theories and present those results to colleagues and clients;Program, build models, and perform regression analyses using languages such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS;Develop familiarity with data that serves as input to these analyses, including company transactional data ( e.g. , confidential sales data or win/loss data), financial reporting, accounting statements, and social and economic survey data;Review and summarize analyst reports, academic literature, client documents, depositions, license agreements, and industry trade press;Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings, including creation of visuals like tables and charts;Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating December 2024/Summer 2025 with an academic focus on quantitative research;Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar program is highly desired;Demonstrated understanding of and ability to explain economic, financial, and/or accounting concepts and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods;Experience in Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, or Cloud computing;Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;Effective written and oral communication skills;Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;Demonstrated a high level of initiative and leadership;Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.To ApplyTo be considered for a
position in the United States , we require the following:Resume
including current address, personal email and telephone number;Cover letter
describing your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals;Transcript
– may be unofficial.
Note: you must be graduating from a bachelor’s or master’s degree program for this role.Writing Sample
preferred sole-authored submission from an existing work that includes commentary on a quantitative analysis.Career Growth and BenefitsCRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member.We offer a comprehensive total rewards program, including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.Our Commitment to DiversityCharles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/AAE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment.
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If your background is in
Economics, Business, Finance, Financial Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any other major focused on quantitative research , learn more about CRA!About Charles River AssociatesCharles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.Position OverviewWork alongside, and in a collaborative environment with, talented and diverse colleagues, including PhD-trained economists, finance and accounting professionals (CFAs and CPAs), and valuation experts;Conduct economic and industry research while analyzing client materials to build an understanding of a case’s issues;Perform/develop financial and economic analyses or valuation models to support case theories and present those results to colleagues and clients;Program, build models, and perform regression analyses using languages such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS;Develop familiarity with data that serves as input to these analyses, including company transactional data ( e.g. , confidential sales data or win/loss data), financial reporting, accounting statements, and social and economic survey data;Review and summarize analyst reports, academic literature, client documents, depositions, license agreements, and industry trade press;Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings, including creation of visuals like tables and charts;Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating December 2024/Summer 2025 with an academic focus on quantitative research;Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar program is highly desired;Demonstrated understanding of and ability to explain economic, financial, and/or accounting concepts and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods;Experience in Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, or Cloud computing;Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;Effective written and oral communication skills;Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;Demonstrated a high level of initiative and leadership;Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.To ApplyTo be considered for a
position in the United States , we require the following:Resume
including current address, personal email and telephone number;Cover letter
describing your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals;Transcript
– may be unofficial.
Note: you must be graduating from a bachelor’s or master’s degree program for this role.Writing Sample
preferred sole-authored submission from an existing work that includes commentary on a quantitative analysis.Career Growth and BenefitsCRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member.We offer a comprehensive total rewards program, including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.Our Commitment to DiversityCharles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/AAE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment.
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