Consultancies
Analysis Group is one of the largest economics consulting firms, with more than 1,000 professionals across 14 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.
Careers: Analysis Group seeks individuals with a demonstrated ability in economics, finance, accounting, health policy and outcomes, statistics, business strategy, and similar disciplines that emphasize expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis. Our professionals are motivated by intellectual curiosity and a passion for solving complex business and litigation problems. Visit the Careers section of our website to learn more.
Brattle provides consulting and expert testimony in economics, finance and regulation to corporations, law firms and governments around the world. We combine in-depth industry experience and rigorous analyses to help clients answer complex economic and financial questions in litigation and regulation, develop strategies for changing markets, and make critical business decisions.
We are distinguished by our credibility and the clarity of our insights, which arise from the stature of our experts, affiliations with leading international academics and industry specialists, and thoughtful, timely and transparent work. With a staff of over 350, we have offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, London, Madrid, Rome, Toronto and Sydney.
Careers: We recruit graduates and undergraduates with a strong quantitative background. Candidates should apply online.
Cambridge Econometrics offer a consultancy capability to apply economic modelling and data analysis to a wide range of policy and business needs. They often work in collaboration with other consultants to provide a team that brings together the expertise required for a particular project. They also provide economic intelligence services, which explicitly link trends in the wider economy with outcomes in particular markets, sectors and local areas in the UK and Europe.
Careers: They post both current vacancies (entry level and experienced) on their website and also say they are willing to be approached speculatively. They will consider economist with undergraduate degrees but prefer postgraduate degrees.
CEPA is an economic consulting business based in London and Sydney. The focus of their work covers public policy, finance and economics. They provide advice to a range of prominent clients in both public and private sectors across the world. CEPA’s sector offerings include energy, water, transport, global health and international infrastructure. Their independent advice utilises both quantitative and qualitative analysis and aims to support policy makers in their decision making.
Careers: CEPA employs a large of LSE alumni in its staff and welcomes applications. Their junior economist programme takes place during Autumn of each year, where students with undergraduate degrees are welcomed (with a preference for postgraduate degrees). Their website provides information on other vacancies and they welcome speculative applications for senior positions.
Capital Economics is a macroeconomic consultancy supplying independent economic analysis to institutional and corporate clients across the globe. They provide research on the US, Europe, Asia and the UK, and on the property sector. They act as outsourced economic advisers for their clients. Services include the provision of written economic research, as well as talks to management groups to presentations to hundreds of their clients. They also undertake bespoke research projects commissioned by companies, government agencies, and trade associations.
Careers: They post specific vacancies on their website as well as inviting speculative applications. They are likely to have a preference for postgraduate economists with some work experience.
cebr is an independent consultancy that provides analysis, forecasts and strategic advice to companies of all sizes, financial institutions, government departments and agencies, trade bodies and the European Commission. Their forecasts are used by a diverse audience of business people, policy makers and journalists, including the Treasury.
Compass Lexecon EMEA advises on economic issues related to competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages, across all industries. We are passionate about applying economics to influence real-world outcomes and drive positive change in competition policy. We recruit and develop talented people to produce cutting-edge economic analysis that is credible and high quality so that clients can depend on our practical guidance. Our clients include law firms, corporations and government bodies engaged in legal and regulatory proceedings. We develop a thorough understanding of the economic issues they face and analyse these to produce compelling empirical evidence. Our working approach is firmly grounded in shared values of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and contribution to society. Our diverse team of over 200 professionals has advised on some of the most high-profile cases before the European Commission, the General Court and national competition authorities, regulators and courts.
Careers: Compass Lexecon EMEA welcomes applications from exceptional economists expecting to attain an Undergraduate, Masters or PhD in Economics, especially those that have specialised in industrial organisation, econometrics or microeconomics. Please visit our website for more information about us and our careers site for a list of our current opportunities.
Cornerstone Research is a leading economic and financial consulting firm with more than 500 staff members across eight offices. Working in collaboration with prominent professors and industry experts, we analyze complex economic, financial, accounting, and marketing issues that arise in litigation and regulatory investigations.
Careers: Cornerstone Research is interested in hiring analysts and summer analysts for its offices in London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Menlo Park (CA), New York, Boston, Washington, DC, and Chicago. We seek candidates who have pursued undergraduate, masters or doctoral studies in finance, economics, econometrics, accounting, and marketing, with the ability to apply academic research to real-world issues and present concise explanations of complex analyses. Interested candidates should apply online.
CRA provides economic, financial and business consulting services principally to clients located in the UK, continental Europe and the Middle East. The London-based staff focus on Competition and Litigation Support, Financial Services and business consulting in the Chemicals & Petroleum industries.
Careers: In London undergraduates are recruited as Analysts and postgraduates as Consulting Associate or Senior Associate. A background in at least two of the following is required: Microeconomics; Econometrics; and Industrial Economics. Available opportunities are posted on their website for the UK and other locations.
Deloitte - Economic consulting within Corporate Finance
Deloitte's Economic Consulting team sits within the Corporate Finance service area as one of the 'specialist' teams and consists of economists, econometricians and financial analysts who apply economic thinking to business and regulatory problems. They combine modeling skills with deep industry knowledge to provide professional economic advice to companies, regulators and government.
E.CA Economics is one of the leading economic consultancy firms providing case-related advice and research in the competition policy and regulation fields. Our work includes mergers, antitrust and state aid cases, economic analyses within regulatory procedures and studies on competition policy issues for international organisations. We are currently expanding our presence in London and look forward to welcoming fresh talent. Our headquarters are in central Berlin with offices in Brussels, London and Munich as well. We work as one team across offices and our main language is English.
We work in close partnership with a leading US consultancy, Bates White, and the international business school ESMT Berlin as well as a number of leading experts in the competition field. Throughout our history, we have built an excellent reputation for reliable and high-quality analysis, and have established ourselves as a key player in the European economic consulting market.
Careers: Find E.CA vacancies on CareerHub.
ECA was formed in 1997 to provide economic and regulatory consulting services to industry and government, in the UK and worldwide.
ECA provides structured and analytical solutions to problems in the infrastructure sectors. They combine the application of economic principles and industry knowledge with best international practice, complemented by rigorous quantitative modelling capability.
Careers: Find out about working at ECA and find ECA vacancies on CareerHub.
Economic Insight is a leading economics consultancy. We combine rigorous economics and exceptional consulting skills to help clients make the best decisions. Whether using quantitative or qualitative analysis, we cut through complexities and provide our clients with clear, concise and robust answers to their questions. We work for both public and private sector organisations across the practice areas of competition, regulation, public policy and strategy. Although our projects can relate to any sector of the economy, we have particular experience in relation to energy, water, aviation, telecoms, automotive and legal services sectors.
Careers: We look for first rate candidates from top universities who have a strong understanding of economic theory and, most importantly, the ability to use this understanding to solve real-world problems. Further details can be found on our website.
Europe Economics provides consultancy services in economic regulation, competition policy and the application of economics to public policy and business issues. Clients include government departments, regulators, international bodies, law firms and private-sector companies and associations.
Careers: Entry-level recruits generally join as either Analysts (postgraduate degree) or Research Officers (undergraduate degree). A strong background in micro-economics, industrial organisation and/or econometrics is highly valued. Information on how to apply is on their website.
Fideres was founded in 2009 to investigate corporate and financial wrongdoing. We specialise in researching and uncovering competition and financial markets wrongdoing and bringing it to the attention of law firms and regulators.
We believe in fair and transparent markets, and we are the only economic consultancy working on the side of the plaintiff, against corporates and financial institutions.
Our work has led to major antitrust legal actions against Big Tech (including Apple, Amazon and Facebook), Big Pharma, Big Finance and Big Agriculture. Meanwhile our original and innovative investigations into the dumping of sewage and Covid-19 testing have led to national press coverage.
Our Financial and Securities Litigation team are the consulting and testifying expert for plaintiffs in almost all landmark financial litigations. We are leaders in our field and we have supported our clients in recovering billions of dollars in settlements for plaintiffs, in 2022 alone.
Careers: We recruit quantitative Economists for our Competition team and for our Financial and Securities Litigation team. Applications from MSc or PhD level candidates are preferred, but we do consider applications from undergraduates. Applications for internships are considered on an adhoc basis. We recruit for our offices in London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome and New York and we offer visa sponsorship to work in London for qualifying graduates. Please visit the careers section on our website for more information on our current vacancies: BambooHR.
An economic consultancy with offices in the UK, Belgium, Germany and Australia that works with clients across a range of sectors including energy, financial services, media, health, post, telecoms, transport and water on issues concerned with competition policy, public policy, regulation and strategy amongst others.
Careers: In addition to recruiting experienced economists they recruit new graduates (Masters and PhDs preferred) as Analysts and offer internships (undergraduates and postgraduates).
FTI Consulting is a global advisory company, dedicated to helping organisations navigate and manage a wide variety of complex issues. They employ 4,400 professionals in 77 cities across 27 countries to serve clients whenever challenges and opportunities arise. They employ experts in 18 industry specialties, including two Nobel Laureates. The Economic and Financial Consulting Practice advises law firms, companies, regulators and government bodies by applying clear and focused analysis to complex, unstructured problems in economics and finance.
Careers: The Economic and Financial Consulting practice recruits 15-20 graduates every year through its graduate scheme. They look for candidates, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, who are highly numerate, analytical, and inquisitive. They do not require a specific academic major or industry experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a 2:1 degree (or equivalent). They offer visa sponsorship for qualifying graduates. Information on how to apply is on their website.
London Economics is a specialist economics consultancy and, since 2000, is part of the Indecon International Economic Consultancy Group. London Economics' HQ is in London, and it works in partnership with the French firm, Stratorg International, which gives it a global reach. They provide strategic advice to large multinationals, small high-growth businesses, government and non-governmental organisations and offer expert support on regulatory issues, market entry strategies, litigation, risk analysis, financial modelling and policy design.
Careers: They recruit at the postgraduate level and post vacancies on their website.
NERA is an international economic consulting firm providing research and analysis of economic and financial issues arising in litigation, regulation, public policy and management. They work with corporations, governments, law firms, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and international agencies. They have over 20 offices across North and South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. They specialise in industrial and financial economics.
Careers: They usually recruit for their major offices across the US and in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, and Tokyo. In London entry level positions exist at Research Officer and Analyst level for postgraduate applicants. Internships are usually available (for postgraduate students) over the summer period as well as at other times of the year.
Oxford Analytica is an international, independent consulting firm drawing on a network of over 1,000 senior faculty members at Oxford and other major universities and research institutions around the world. They provide business and government leaders with geopolitical, macroeconomic and social analysis of developments around the world. Their offices are located in Oxford, UK and Washington DC, USA.
Careers: They advertise US and UK internships on their website.
Founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college, Oxford Economics is engaged in two main areas of activity. One is global macroeconomic and industry forecasting services. The other is bespoke consultancy services; answering specific economic questions with rigorous analysis on behalf of a diverse range of international clients.
Headquartered in Oxford, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, they employ over 240 people, including more than 160 professional economists, industry experts and business editors. Their worldwide client base now comprises over 850 organisations across the globe, including leading multinational companies and financial institutions; key government bodies and trade associations; and top universities, consultancies, and think tanks.
Careers: Oxford Economics has a graduate recruitment programme which starts in September. Applications can be submitted in the autumn, further details are posted on their website. Other vacancies are also posted on their website. They are likely to have a preference for postgraduate economists with some work experience.
An independent economic consultancy working with governments, regulators and major companies, Oxera has specialist skills in market and policy analysis, corporate finance, regulation, competition policy and performance assessment. These are applied across a wide range of sectors, including communications, energy, financial services, transport and water. They have offices in Oxford and Brussels.
Careers: They recruit undergraduates and postgraduates into Analyst positions and also offer Summer internships.
PA Consulting is a global consulting firm with a track record of delivering award-winning work. Its Economic Consulting team is growing at pace and is working with some of the largest clients across Government and industry, using economic principles to develop practical solutions for regulation and policy, business strategy, econometric forecasting, competition policy and more.
Careers: PA Consulting recruits both experienced economists and graduates. They have a preference for postgraduate economists, ideally with a focus on industrial organisation and empirical modules. Vacancies are posted on their website year-round.
Economists at PWC sit within two main business units: Market & Value Advisory Economics (Telecom, Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure, Europe (including Macroeconomics)); and Performance Improvement Consulting Economics (Policy and Sustainability).
Careers: They require an undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in economics; more information is available online.
RBB is an economics consultancy specialising in UK and European competition law, including merger, cartel, and abuse investigations, litigation, regulation, and restrictive agreements cases, at both European and individual member state levels. Offices in London, Rome, Brussels and the Hague.
Careers: A postgraduate degree is preferred as is an interest in industrial economics. Further information is available on the RBB website and via vacancies@rbbecon.com
SQW Consulting is an independent consultancy in the area of economic and social development. The firm was founded in Cambridge in 1983 and employs over 70 staff at its offices in Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester. They offer consultancy services in a diverse range of fields, from science & technology, ICT and innovation to rural development, neighbourhood renewal and regional development. Clients include government departments in the UK and overseas, devolved administrations, regional development agencies, funding bodies, local authorities, partnerships and international organisations.
Careers: The entry level for graduate recruitment is Research Consultant (an undergraduate degree is sufficient) and new entrants start a 2-year development programme. Candidates can apply all year around; full details are on the website.
Vivid Economics is a strategic economics consultancy with a distinctly values-driven culture. Their aim is to create lasting value for their clients, both in government and the private sector, and for society at large. They work where public and private interests meet in natural resources, particularly energy and climate, and development finance. Their clients require bespoke solutions for both policy and commercial questions, often at a strategic level. This means they offer you an opportunity to apply economics to important issues, which often go beyond the standard topics of economic consultancy. Vivid is based in London.
Careers: They recruit graduates annually from September, to start at the end of the academic year. They prefer people with post-graduate degrees but also recruit highly able undergraduates. Paid summer internships are also offered, with applications opening in late January. Speculative applications are also welcome. People normally join as Analysts or Economists, depending on education level and experience. Details can be found on their website or from careers@vivideconomics.com.
Information and analysis providers
The EIU provides a constant flow of analysis and forecasts on more than 200 countries and eight key industries. They help executives make informed business decisions through dependable intelligence delivered online, in print, in customised research as well as through conferences and peer interchange.
Recruitment and internships are offered through the Economist Group website .
Careers: Research internships at the EIU are usually attached to one of the regional teams (Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East & North Africa, Latin America, plus Economics/Data Services for those with a particular interest in macroeconomic data and Excel). There are also internship opportunities in Wire Services, which is responsible for generating daily political, economic and market analysis on 201 countries, and Executive Services, which is home to their custom publishing and research activities. Applicants should have an interest in economics and should be undertaking undergraduate or post-graduate studies that include economics. Most internships take place during the summer; however, a few internships are also offered at other times of the year.
Global Insight provides comprehensive economic, financial, and political coverage of countries, regions, and industries-covering over 200 countries and spanning more than 170 industries-using a combination of expertise, models, data, and software within a common analytical framework to support planning and decision making. Their offices are located in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Careers: Jobs are advertised on their website.
An organisation which facilitates networking for economic consultants. Browse members' CVs, which allow you to see routes through the profession.
CEPA is an economic consulting business based in London and Sydney. The focus of their work covers public policy, finance and economics. They provide advice to a range of prominent clients in both public and private sectors across the world. CEPA’s sector offerings include energy, water, transport, global health and international infrastructure. Their independent advice utilises both quantitative and qualitative analysis and aims to support policy makers in their decision making.
Careers: CEPA employs a large of LSE alumni in its staff and welcomes applications. Their junior economist programme takes place during Autumn of each year, where students with undergraduate degrees are welcomed (with a preference for postgraduate degrees). Their website provides information on other vacancies and they welcome speculative applications for senior positions.