Berkeley Research Group

Sr. Economist, Antitrust & Competition

Berkeley Research Group$200K — $300K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Economics with a focus on microeconomics or related field from a reputable university.
  • 3+ years of experience in complex Antitrust matters.
  • Proficient in econometric modeling and application of advanced estimation techniques, including Stata, R, and/or MATLAB.
  • Strong interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis, research, and writing.
  • Excellent communication, managerial, and analytical skills, coupled with leadership abilities.
  • Team-oriented with a desire to collaborate effectively with others.
  • Interest in business development and establishing expertise within the field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute analytical workstreams using advanced economic theory and quantitative methods.
  • Conduct econometric modeling and data analysis for litigation, regulatory, and merger matters.
  • Support the preparation of expert reports and client deliverables with defensible insights.
  • Oversee junior staff, ensuring the quality of their analyses and outputs.
  • Collaborate closely with senior experts, attorneys, and clients to address complex economic issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development within an esteemed practicing environment.
  • Collaboration with leading experts in the field of Antitrust and Economics.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects with notable clients.
  • A dynamic team-oriented environment that fosters growth and learning.
Full Job Description
This role sits within our Antitrust and Competition practice and focuses on applying advanced economic theory and quantitative methods to complex litigation, regulatory, and merger-related matters. The Senior Level Economist will lead and execute analytical workstreams including econometric modeling, data analysis, and economic research while supporting expert reports and client deliverables. The role also includes managing junior staff, ensuring quality of analysis, and collaborating closely with senior experts, attorneys, and clients. Ideal candidates bring a PhD in Economics with a focus on industrial organization or econometrics, strong experience in antitrust consulting, and the ability to translate complex economic concepts into clear, defensible insights.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. degree in Economics with a focus on microeconomics, applied microeconomics, IO, econometrics, labor or related field from a reputable university.
  • Minimum three (3+) years of experience in supporting complex Antitrust matters.
  • Experience in econometric modeling, application of sophisticated empirical and econometric; estimation techniques to real-world data, and significant use of Stata, R, and/or MATLAB Two or more years of experience in application of econometric modeling techniques.
  • Keen interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis, research and writing.
  • Excellent communication, managerial and analytical skills, as well as leadership skills.
  • Desire to work within a team environment.
  • Demonstrate an interest in generating business and becoming known in the marketplace as an Expert in their field.


Salary Range: $200,000 - $300,000 per year

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