Economist

Overview

About Analysis Group

Make an impact at Analysis Group, where we apply rigorous economic, quantitative, and financial analysis to help clients navigate complex matters and develop impactful, practical solutions to their most challenging business and litigation problems—within a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning. Analysis Group is one of the largest international economics consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals across 15 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise. Analysis Group is ranked as one of the top economics firms in the world by Global Competition Review.

 

Analysis Group’s European practice spans a broad range of areas, including merger control, competition litigation, international arbitration, finance, taxation, transfer pricing, and intellectual property, across industries such as banking, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, technology, insurance, and transportation. Drawing on our expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and statistics, we provide sophisticated analysis and insights on high-profile litigation, regulatory proceedings, and merger-related matters. With offices in Brussels, London, and Paris, and access to the expertise of our global network, we offer Economists the opportunity to work alongside leading experts on complex, high-impact engagements.

As we expand our presence in Germany, new team members will have the opportunity to play an integral role in shaping our growth while taking on meaningful responsibility, gaining early client exposure, and contributing to intellectually challenging work. Our collaborative culture, accessible leadership, and commitment to professional development foster an environment where individuals can grow through mentorship, continuous learning, and clear opportunities for career advancement, while maintaining healthy professional and personal well-being.

About the Role

The Economist plays a key role in leading case teams to deliver high-quality analyses and successful project outcomes. The Economist helps define the scope and analytical approach of projects, oversees day-to-day workstreams, and manages project planning, staffing, and deliverables to meet client and firm expectations. Economists guide teams through all stages of analysis, from data collection and interpretation to the development of written reports and presentations, ensuring analytical rigor and clear communication of findings. They serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, anticipating needs, and addressing challenges as they arise. In all of this, Economists work closely with and are supported by case leaders.

In addition to their case responsibilities, Economists mentor and develop junior staff, contribute to business development efforts, and support the continued growth of the firm's expertise and consulting offerings. On the same token, we offer Economists a clear career path that includes objective setting, regular feedback and review as well as a dedicated Advisor supporting them in their professional progression.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Help manage the case team to meet client and firm expectations

• Interact with clients as trusted primary deliverer of firm’s expertise within case team, helping to establish and maintain excellent client relationships. Help manage and anticipate expectations of clients and other stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development of robust and impactful economic analyses, critically assessing the relative strengths and limitations of different approaches.

• Support the design, development, and validation of econometric models, where appropriate.

• Identify and assess relevant data sources, conduct quantitative analyses, and interpret findings to inform economic conclusions.

• Help develop compelling written reports. Influence and guide clients with well-structured presentations of analyses.

• Communicate results of analyses internally and contribute to communicating externally with clients and other stakeholders.

• Identify and participate in opportunities for publishing and/or public speaking.

• Identify specific opportunities in existing clients and support follow-up. Support senior staff in new client development.

• Coach staff on cases, providing specific real-time performance feedback.

• Mentor and actively develop junior staff. Act as advisor to one or more junior staff members.

• Participate in recruitment activities.

Economists at AG can take on real responsibility on projects, including client exposure, from an early stage. At the same time, they always benefit from active support from case leaders. Flat hierarchies and deep collaboration are key to Analysis Group’s culture and success.

Analysis Group fosters a progressive and academically oriented work environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration across diverse areas of expertise.

Specifically, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate the following qualifications, recognizing that strong candidates may not yet possess all of these skills and experiences but have the potential and willingness to develop them quickly.

Qualifications:

• MSc, MA, or PhD degree required. Concentration in economics, finance, statistics, or , related subjects and strong academic achievement preferred.

• 3-5 years of demonstrated success working in economic consulting or a related industry preferred. Experience in project management preferred.

• Native German is required.

• Expertise in areas such as industrial organization, competition economics, and econometrics.

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Experience with R, Stata or other statistical software required.

• Ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Analysis Group will provide immigration support to eligible candidates prior to the start of their employment, as appropriate under prevailing immigration policy.

Analysis Group, Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

Employment may be subject to relevant background/ reference checks.

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