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About the Role
Analysts and Associates have the unique opportunity to learn from and work alongside some of the most respected scholars, specialists, and industry experts in the world. You will have access to internal training programs focused on creative problem-solving, communications, and technical skill development. In addition, our firm offers extracurricular activities where you can take on a leadership role in recruiting, training, and volunteer activities in the local community.
Responsibilities
- Develop financial and economic analyses and valuation models using spreadsheets and databases
- Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review
- Perform exploratory data analysis, model building, and regression analysis using Excel and coding languages such as Stata, R, Python, or SAS
- Leverage analytical tools to extract insights from messy 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
- Review analyses and mentor junior consultants towards ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses
- Proactively develop your knowledge of the life sciences industry as well as consulting methodologies, including actively participating in internal development trainings
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong achievement in an analytic or quantitative focus (Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Accounting or related discipline). Master’s degree preferred.
- Recent bachelor’s graduates or individuals without directly relevant experience may be hired at the Analyst title
- Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative and qualitative concepts pertaining to economics, valuation, financial modeling, data analysis, and accounting; prior knowledge of life sciences concepts is NOT required to be successful in this position
- Command of a broad range of research and quantitative analysis skills (including strong Excel skills)
- Curious and analytic thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
- Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number
- Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals
- Transcript – may be unofficial version
- Writing sample – we prefer a sole-authored submission from an existing work (class paper, thesis, internship, or work product) that includes your commentary on a quantitative analysis and/or relevant to the field of economics
Skills
- Stata
- R
- Python
- SAS
- Excel
Location
- Office-based with minimal travel
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Recent graduate
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 - $95,000
- Potential for bonus incentive compensation
Benefits
- Robust skills development programs (100 hours annually)
- Formal and informal training programs
- Technical training
- Presentation skills training
- Internal seminars
- Career mentoring
- Performance coaching
- Leadership and collaboration opportunities
- Comprehensive total rewards program
- Superior benefits package
- Wellness programming
- In-house immigration support
About the Company
- Charles 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.
- Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.
- Our two main services – economic and management consulting – are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries.
- Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you launch and accelerate your career.
Equal Opportunity
- Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.