Analyst | Compass Lexecon | Shanghai

We are one of the world's leading economic consulting firms. We strive to recruit and develop talented people to work together to produce meaningful economic analysis of exceptional quality, and to create a positive impact on our clients and society.

Our Competition Practice provides expert economic advice on competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages in complex disputes. We are looking to hire economists to help us to provide advice to our clients on some of the most high-profile cases before competition authorities regulators and courts in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

We believe that working in diverse teams, where everybody's views are considered and respected, helps us to deliver work of the highest standards of quality and integrity.

About the Opportunity:

We are currently hiring Analysts to join the China Competition team in Shanghai.

The Analyst position demands knowledge of, or interest in microeconomics, a broad range of research skills, and the ability to perform quantitative analysis. Analysts work with case teams - interacting closely with other analysts, economists, and case supervisors - in nearly all aspects of project work including a variety of quantitative and qualitative tasks, such as: a) data gathering and analysis, including spreadsheet modelling and regression analysis; b) industry research; c) review of analyst reports and business documents produced in litigation; d) production of expert report, government filings, and client presentations; e) ensuring the quality of all work product.

Research and Analysis

• Collects specific information (quantitative and qualitative) from identified sources
• Utilizes appropriate resources to identify the range of sources of relevant information, both quantitative and qualitative
• Identifies, collects and communicates relevant information (e.g., price; included and excluded information; dates of coverage, etc.)
• Interprets collected information so that it can be used by economists and case supervisors in the preparation of their expert reports and analyses
• Successfully incorporates modifications to projects and analyses
• Identifies and communicates data, information and/or inconsistencies to team members
• Utilizes case-specific documents (e.g., depositions, trial transcripts, expert reports, produced documents, etc.) to identify information
• Summarizes and extracts information relevant to the arguments of the case from case specific documents
• Analyzes data used in client projects
• Formulates and utilizes basic data modeling
• Effectively creates, organizes and maintains document lists and other methods for internal document management
• Effectively documents research and analyses to facilitate communication of progress
  
  

Work Product Preparation

• Creates and organizes documentation and backup of work product
• Customizes client folders using Sharepoint document management software
• Produces graphical or tabular exhibits using a PC software applications or programming on the mainframe
• Proofreads and identifies errors in charts, tables and other work products
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a master's degree in an analytical field
• Bilingual - Mandarin / English
• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills
• Interest in Economics, finance, statistical programming, and data analysis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Significant coursework in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or other quantitative fields
• Introductory knowledge of Stata, SAS, or other statistical software
• Strong time management skills, completing multiple tasks on tight deadlines with close attention to detail
  
  

About Compass Lexecon:

Compass Lexecon is internationally recognized as a leading economic consulting firm with 22 offices around the world. Compass Lexecon provides economic analysis, business advice, and litigation support to industry organizations, governments, major corporations throughout the U.S. and abroad, and law firms. Our firm specializes in microeconomic issues of competition, antitrust, and regulation in such sectors as high-tech, pharmaceutical, energy, environment, transportation, information, communications, entertainment, property rights, and manufacturing. Compass Lexecon is comprised of a unique combination of leading economic researchers, individuals at the forefront of public policy debates, and a team with extensive consulting experience. Our staff has experience and education that span a variety of industries and disciplines.

Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Compass Lexecon is internationally recognized as a leading economic consulting firm with 22 offices around the world. Compass Lexecon provides economic analysis, business advice, and litigation support to industry organizations, governments, major corporations throughout the U.S. and abroad, and law firms. Our firm specializes in microeconomic issues of competition, antitrust, and regulation in such sectors as high-tech, pharmaceutical, energy, environment, transportation, information, communications, entertainment, property rights, and manufacturing. Compass Lexecon is comprised of a unique combination of leading economic researchers, individuals at the forefront of public policy debates, and a team with extensive consulting experience. Our staff has experience and education that span a variety of industries and disciplines.