Summer Analyst/Associate Internship – Economic and Financial Consulting

Job Description

Accounting/Business/Finance Consulting Analyst/Associate Intern | Charles River Associates

The Tone:
This is an internship at Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm with a history dating back to 1965. Located across various US cities including Boston, Chicago, Houston, and New York, the firm provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments globally. This role is crucial as it mirrors the experience of a full-time analyst, allowing interns to contribute to live client consulting projects and gain a deep understanding of the business, with the potential for a full-time offer upon graduation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Accounting/Business/Finance Consulting Analyst/Associate Intern (Summer 2027)
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: Hybrid – Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York
• Pay: $30–$37.5 hourly
• Team: Works within a practice area team, collaborating with diverse professionals including PhD economists, finance, and accounting experts.
• Mission: Contribute to live client consulting projects, providing economic, financial, and business management expertise, and gaining a foundational understanding of the firm’s operations.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, SAS

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research: Conduct economic and industry research, while analyzing client materials to build an understanding of case issues.
• Model: Develop and perform financial and economic analyses or valuation models to support case theories and present results to colleagues and clients.
• Program: Utilize programming languages such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS to build models and perform regression analyses.
• Investigate: Examine financial evidence, including records and transactions, to identify trends and anomalies, investigate accounting irregularities, and respond to allegations of fraud.
• Communicate: Share investigative and analytical findings with team members, clients, and other professionals, and assist with drafting written reports summarizing procedures performed and findings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating in December 2027/Summer 2028 with an academic focus in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related area.
• Experience: Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic methodologies, with experience in gathering, standardizing, and analyzing voluminous transactional data.
• Skills: Command of a broad range of research and quantitative analysis skills (including strong Excel skills), familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles, and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Bonus: Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership, a clear interest in consulting through coursework or activities, and a curious, analytical approach to problem-solving.