Research Analyst Intern (Economics & Finance)

About the Role

This internship program offers the opportunity to apply economic and financial concepts in a professional services setting. It aims to improve research and data analysis skills, and teach task management and prioritization. Interns will work alongside experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

Key Responsibilities

• Build economic, financial, and operational models using Excel (e.g., valuation models, estimating cost of capital).
• Create data-based solutions for clients using programming languages such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, and VBA for statistical and econometric analysis.
• Conduct comprehensive research, including market analysis and literature reviews.
• Write memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
• Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

Typical Assignments Might Include:

• Analyzing economic impacts and calculating damages for breach of contract disputes.
• Evaluating financial transactions, market conditions, and economic consequences in commercial disputes.
• Assessing economic value of investments and financial impacts of regulatory changes in investment treaty arbitrations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel
• R
• Python
• Stata
• SAS
• VBA

Qualifications

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, business, finance, mathematics) with strong academic performance.
• Successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).
• Great teamwork and leadership skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment.
• General finance knowledge, familiarity with financial concepts, and interest in learning more.
• Strong communication skills.