Summer Intern

Job Description

About the Company: NERA Economic Consulting

NERA Economic Consulting, established in 1961, is a global leader in applying economic analysis to complex market, legal, and regulatory questions. Our work has significantly influenced industries and policies worldwide. NERA prides itself on its field-leading experts and deep experience, providing clients with rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations. We serve the world’s leading law firms, corporations, regulators, and governments, helping them navigate their biggest economic and financial challenges with integrity and economic ingenuity.

Clients choose NERA for our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our strong reputation for quality and independence. Our unparalleled team of economists and other experts are supported by the extensive resources of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies.

NERA offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, characterized by a collegial atmosphere. We provide highly competitive compensation and benefits, along with skills enhancement training. Employees are given opportunities to take on significant responsibilities and make substantial contributions early in their careers. The analytical depth of projects, breadth of industry exposure, and team-based work experience serve as excellent preparation for those pursuing top graduate programs in business, economics, and law, as well as subsequent careers in consulting, finance, industry, and academia. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

NERA is a business of Oliver Wyman, which is itself a management consulting firm under Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, advising clients in 130 countries through its four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With over $24 billion in annual revenue and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan focuses on building confidence through diverse perspectives.

Marsh McLennan’s Commitment:
Marsh McLennan is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. They actively aim to attract and retain the best talent by embracing diversity in all its forms, 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, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Accommodations for needs are provided upon request.

Marsh McLennan supports a hybrid work model, balancing the flexibility of remote work with the benefits of in-office collaboration, connection, and professional development. Colleagues are generally expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week, with office-based teams identifying at least one “anchor day” for in-person team presence.

About the Job: Summer Intern (Summer Researcher)

NERA is currently seeking Summer Interns for many of its offices, including New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, White Plains (NY), and Boston.

Program Duration: The internship program runs from early June to mid-August.
Work Commitment: Summer interns are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Compensation: The applicable hourly rate for this role is $37.50.
Travel: There is little to no travel involved with the position.

Responsibilities: As a Summer Intern, your job responsibilities may include a variety of tasks crucial to NERA’s economic consulting work:
• Designing and building quantitative models.
• Applying econometric analysis to economic and financial data.
• Conducting 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.

Qualifications: NERA welcomes candidates who are pursuing a BA or BS in any major, or a Master’s Degree, and are graduating by Summer 2027 to apply. Qualified candidates should demonstrate:
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Being highly detail-oriented.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work well on teams.
• Strong coursework and/or experience in finance, economics, accounting, statistical analysis/econometrics, and computer programming are all highly desirable.

How to Apply: To apply for the Summer Intern position, interested candidates should:
1. Create a personal profile on NERA’s Career section of their website (http://www.nera.com/).
2. Submit their resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript.
3. When submitting the cover letter, applicants should clearly note their location preferences.