Compass Lexecon, one of the world's leading economic consulting firms, specializes in financial and economic analysis of issues that arise in regulatory, policy and litigation matters. Compass Lexecon has been engaged by Fortune 500 corporations, government entities, and others to assist in numerous high profile mergers, government investigations, and private litigation matters in the United States and worldwide. Compass Lexecon provides state of the art economic research capabilities that combine the academic, private-sector, and public-sector expertise of in-house economists and academic affiliates.
About the Opportunity
We are currently recruiting Summer Interns for positions beginning in Summer 2022 at our Washington, DC and Boston, MA offices.
Compass Lexecon is committed to providing opportunities to students who have been historically underrepresented in economic consulting firms. We strongly encourage underrepresented minorities and women to apply.
The position demands knowledge of or interest in microeconomics, a broad range of research skills, and the ability to perform quantitative analysis. Summer Interns work with case teams in nearly all aspects of our projects including a variety of quantitative and qualitative tasks, such as: (a) gathering data and performing analyses, including spreadsheet modeling; (b) conducting industry research; (c) reviewing analyst reports and business documents produced in litigation; (d) assisting with the production of expert reports, government filings, and client presentations; (e) ensuring the quality of all work product; and (f) providing administrative support.
We seek candidates with strong academic backgrounds who are completing their junior year of college. Individuals who have completed significant coursework in economics and mathematics (or other quantitative disciplines) are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of Excel and statistical programming packages such as STATA or SAS are preferred, but not required. Candidates must be highly motivated, analytical, detail oriented, able to work independently or in teams, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Summer Interns are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week for seven weeks. Compensation is consistent with paid internships at other major economic consulting firms.
A cover letter, resume, and transcript must be submitted in order to be considered for the position.
Due to the large volume of applicants we request no phone calls, please.
Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled.