NERA PhD Summer Intern (2027 Grads)

Oliver Wyman Group • Internship • New York, New York, United States of America • 3w ago

Since 1961, NERA (https://www.nera.com) has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

We are looking for Ph.D. Summer Interns (2027 grads) for many of our offices, including New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC and White Plains, NY.

As an Intern, you will help support our Consultants and Partners and may provide research, analyses, and advice to clients in one or more of our practice areas. Responsibilities may include collecting market, industry, company, and competitor information as needed for casework; building and using spreadsheet models and applying econometric analysis to economic and financial data; reviewing, summarizing and analyzing industry trends; creating trial exhibits; drafting memos, expert reports and presentation materials; and participating in client and team meetings and conference calls. The ability to use statistical software and programming languages is essential for some positions. This is a team-based, multi-task environment that requires precision work that is both quantitative and qualitative often with tight deadlines. The qualified candidate will work independently within a team environment on client advisory projects and litigation casework related to quantitative financial and economic analysis across several industries and markets.

We are seeking Ph.D. candidates in economics, statistics, finance, or a related field with training in econometrics and quantitative methods. Candidates should have exceptional analytic skills and strong academic records. Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented, think analytically and critically, and have excellent oral and written communications skills and be fluent in English. Candidates will be highly efficient using desktop tools such as MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and be adept at online research. Capabilities with analytical software and programming environments such as SAS, Python, R, and Stata is a plus.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. We will consider international candidates who can independently obtain work authorization (OPT/CPT). We ask for a commitment of 8-10 consecutive weeks between June and August. The weekly rate for this position is $3,800 ($95/hr.).

For immediate consideration, please visit the US Career section of our website (http://www.nera.com/) and apply to the PhD Summer Intern position by creating your personal profile and submitting your resume, cover letter (with geographic preference) and unofficial transcript. Only those applicants who complete their profile completely will be considered.

NERA’s clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists, backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

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Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

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