Summer Intern

Job Description

About the Company: NERA Economic Consulting

NERA Economic Consulting (NERA), founded in 1961, stands as a global leader in providing expert guidance on critical market, legal, and regulatory issues. The firm’s work has significantly influenced industries and policies worldwide. NERA prides itself on its field-leading experts and deep experience, enabling them to deliver rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations to a diverse client base, including the world’s leading law firms, corporations, regulators, and governments. Clients rely on NERA for their experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity in navigating complex economic and financial challenges.

Why NERA? Clients highly value NERA’s ability to clearly and convincingly apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches, their unwavering commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and their strong reputation for quality and independence. The firm boasts an unparalleled team of economists and other experts, supported by the extensive resources of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Work Environment and Culture: NERA offers a challenging and rewarding work environment that fosters dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and a sense of fun. The atmosphere is described as collegial, providing numerous opportunities for learning and connecting with staff at all levels. The firm offers highly competitive compensation and benefits, along with skills enhancement training. Interns are encouraged to take on significant responsibilities and make substantial contributions early in their careers.

Parent Company and Values: NERA is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, advising clients across 130 countries through its four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. Marsh McLennan, with annual revenue of $24 billion and over 90,000 colleagues, aims to build confidence through the power of perspective.

Diversity and Inclusion: Marsh McLennan (and by extension, NERA) is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. The firm strives to attract and retain top talent by embracing diversity across a wide range of characteristics, including age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, and veteran status, among others. Accommodations are provided for individuals with specific needs.

Hybrid Work Model: Marsh McLennan is committed to a hybrid work model, which offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the benefits of in-office collaboration, connections, and professional development. All colleagues are expected to work from their local office or on-site with clients for at least three days per week. Office-based teams will designate at least one “anchor day” each week for the entire team to be together in person.

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Job Description: Summer Intern / Summer Researcher

NERA is actively recruiting Summer Interns / Summer Researchers for the program running from early June to mid-August. Interns are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Available Locations:
• New York City
• San Francisco
• Chicago
• Washington DC
• White Plains (NY)
• Boston

Key Responsibilities:
Summer Interns will engage in a variety of tasks that provide broad exposure to economic consulting, including:
• Designing and building quantitative models.
• Applying econometric analysis to economic and financial data.
• Performing valuation analyses.
• Reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing industry trends.
• Creating trial exhibits and presentation materials.
• Writing code for complex data analysis.
• Participating in client meetings.
• Drafting memos and expert reports.
• Travel is minimal to non-existent for this position.

Qualifications (Summer Researcher):
NERA welcomes applications from candidates who are pursuing a BA or BS in any major, or a Master’s Degree, and are scheduled to graduate by Summer 2027. Qualified candidates must demonstrate:
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Being detail-oriented.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• The ability to work well on teams.
• Strong coursework and/or experience in finance, economics, accounting, statistical analysis/econometrics, and computer programming are highly desirable.

Compensation:
The applicable hourly rate for this role is $37.50.

Career Development Opportunities:
This internship offers an excellent foundation for future careers. The analytical depth of the projects, the breadth of industry exposure, and the experience gained working in teams provide superb preparation for:
• Applicants to top graduate programs in business, economics, and law.
• Ensuring careers in consulting, finance, industry, and academia.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should create a personal profile and submit the following documents on the Career section of NERA’s website (http://www.nera.com/):
• Resume
• Cover letter (please note your location preferences)
• Unofficial transcript