Competition Economics Consulting Staff (German Speaking)

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Our fast-growing European Competition practice wants to hear from motivated, ambitious economists, who are passionate about the rigor of their analysis and can express complex concepts clearly. We look for people who approach problems objectively yet creatively and thrive as part of a dynamic, rapidly expanding team.

Consulting staff position in Competition Economics in Brussels

We are currently looking for Consulting staff to join our Economics Practice in Brussels. We require a highly motivated problem solvers with strong analytical ability and a desire to advance within BRG.
We are dedicated to supporting your professional development and qualifications relevant to your role. You will also have the opportunity to participate in professional events and networking opportunities. Our firm culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We are seeking team members who are intellectually curious and passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities:

Your work will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work streams that may be either qualitative or quantitative in nature.

Responsibilities include data cleaning, designing and implementing statistical and econometric analyses, performing rigorous quality control checks, developing and delivering client-ready materials, and conducting in-depth industry and market research.

• Reviewing relevant case-specific literature;
• Conducting literature and case law reviews to draw conclusions for case work.
• Carrying out and leading data cleanup and preparation.
• Conducting economic and econometric analyses.
• Presenting your findings through data visualisation and drafting of client reports.
• Develop project management skills communicate results and work product as appropriate.
• Supporting and supervising interns or more junior staff.
• Participating in internal and external business development projects such as contributing to opinion pieces, conferences and workshops.

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas:

• You hold an advanced degree (M.A., M.Sc., or PhD) in Economics or related fields from a leading university.
• You have previous internship or work experience with a focus on competition economics or related field.
• You have an interest in competition economics and a good knowledge of theoretical and/or empirical microeconomics and industrial organisation.
• You enjoy conceptual issues and working with data.
• You are proficient in Excel and statistical software/programming languages (e.g., R, Stata or Python) and desire to expand those skills further and train others.
• You can draft and communicate effectively in English and German. A good knowledge of other languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, etc.) is an asset.
• You are committed to producing high-quality analyses and paying close attention to detail.
• You have a positive can-do attitude and you are willing to proactively engage with your colleagues.

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At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.

Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients' challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.

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