(2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate at Charles River Associates Recruiting

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Economic Research, Financial Analysis, Valuation Models, Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Sources, Analyst Reports, Research Summaries, Quality Control, Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

If your background is in Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any other major focused on quantitative research, learn more about internship opportunities with CRA! About Charles River Associates 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. Practices seeking to hire candidates with this profile include (hiring locations listed): Life Sciences (Toronto) Learn more about our work by reviewing our Services and Industries on our website. Job Overview Our Summer Analyst/Associate Internship program mirrors the analyst experience to give you an understanding of our business and experience project work at Charles River Associates. Throughout the 8-10 week program, Analyst/Associate Interns work alongside senior colleagues to deliver live client consulting projects within the practice area. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development and wellness support programs, social events to connect you with peers and a collegial work environment. Successful interns will be offered a full-time position following graduation. During the Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate Internship program, you may work on many aspects of a project: Conduct economic and industry research to build an understanding of a case’s issues; Perform financial and economic analyses or create valuation models to support case theories; Program, build models, and perform regression analyses using languages such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS; Develop familiarity with data sources that serve as input to your analyses; Review and summarize analyst reports, client documents and industry trade press; Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and findings presentations; Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review. Check out our blog about a typical day at CRA and how you can make an impact! Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating Winter 2026/Spring 2027 with an academic focus on quantitative research (Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related); Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar program is highly desired; Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to explain, economic, financial and/or accounting concepts, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods; Experience in Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, ArcGIS/ArcPy, or Cloud computing (Databricks/Spark, Google Cloud, Azure, AWS); Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems; Effective written and oral communication skills; Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages; Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership; Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities; Excellent time management and task prioritization skills; Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events. To apply To be considered for a position in Canada, we require the following: 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. Also, please note if you have interest in a particular practice and/or a location preference; Transcript – may be unofficial; Writing Sample – independently authored and includes your commentary on a quantitative analysis. If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs. Career Growth and Benefits CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers. Work Location Flexibility CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we realize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office, with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (CHRA/EEA). 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.

Responsibilities

Interns will conduct economic and industry research, perform financial analyses, and assist in the production of research summaries and expert reports. They will work alongside senior colleagues on live client consulting projects.