About the Company:

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 Analysts for our Competition and Finance practices to start in Summer 2023. This role will be located in Chicago. In order to be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript.

The Analyst position demands knowledge of or interest in microeconomics, a broad range of research skills, and the ability to perform quantitative analysis. Analysts work with case teams - interacting closely with other analysts, economists and case supervisors - in nearly all aspects of project work including a variety of quantitative and qualitative tasks, such as: (a) data gathering and analysis, including spreadsheet modelling and regression analysis; (b) industry research; (c) review of analyst reports and business documents produced in litigation; (d) production of expert reports, government filings, and client presentations; and (e) ensuring the quality of all work product.

Research and Analysis

• Collects and analyzes specific information (quantitative and qualitative) from identified sources.
• Utilizes appropriate resources (e.g., Internet, library, subscription services, colleagues, etc.) to identify the range of sources of relevant information, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Interprets collected information so that it can be used by economists and case team in the preparation of their expert reports and analyses.
• Successfully expands scope of research and executes projects (qualitative and quantitative) as part of a team.
• Successfully incorporates modifications to projects and analyses, identifies and communicates data, information and/or inconsistencies to team.
• Utilizes case-specific documents (e.g., depositions, trial transcripts, expert reports, produced documents, etc.) to identify information.
• Formulates and utilizes basic data modeling.

Work Product Preparation

• Creates and organizes documentation and backup of work product in hard copy or electronic file format utilizing Sharepoint document management software.
• Customizes client folders using Sharepoint document management software.
• Produces graphical or tabular exhibits using a PC software applications or programming on the mainframe.
• Proofreads and identifies errors in charts, tables and other work products.

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  Strong academic background with a bachelor’s degree in an analytical field.
• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
• Strong interest in Economics, finance, mathematics, statistical programming and data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Position Classification: Non-Exempt

Compass Lexecon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000. This position is non-exempt, meaning it is eligible for overtime pay. Analysts are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is based on several factors, including but not limited to employee performance and the overall performance of the firm.

Compensation and benefits are competitive with other major economics consulting firms.

Due to the large volume of applicants, no phone calls please

Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled.