NERA Consultant (New PhD) (Multiple Locations) at MMC in New York, New York

Job Description:

We are seeking 2025 job market candidates with PhD's in economics or a related field, with training in econometrics and quantitative methods - or MBA's with a quantitative background. A concentration in applied microeconomics, labor economics, industrial organization, econometrics, or finance is preferred. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong presentation and project management skills, and the ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.


Consultants at NERA will have the opportunity to:

• Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during their graduate studies
  
  


• Conduct high-powered economic research across a wide variety of industries
  
  


• Develop economic and financial models to answer critical business questions
  
  


• Perform cutting-edge economic analysis on complex real-life issues
  
  


• Write research reports and client presentations for senior staff and clients to help them make informed economic decisions
  
  


• Influence/direct project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written testimony
  
  


• Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics
  
  


• Manage client relationships
  
  


• Develop and strengthen both project and people management skills
  
  

NERA provides a challenging and rewarding professional experience with competitive compensation and benefits. NERA is committed to mentoring, developing and creating opportunities for our staff. To help meet the demands of the position, we support both personal and professional growth.


Elements of our program include:

• a comprehensive orientation program
  
  


• skill enhancement training sessions including Project Management, Business Development, and Deposition training
  
  


• the support of Business Development and Marketing Managers responsible for providing tailored and strategic business development services to assist consultants in their development into testifying experts
  
  


• formal performance evaluations
  
  

All applicants should apply via JOE.


Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter including geographic and/or practice area preferences
  
  


• CV
  
  


• Job Market Paper
  
  


• 3 Letters of Recommendation
  
  

To learn more about careers at NERA, please visit our website at www.nera.com.


NERA Economic Consulting is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For over sixty years, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world's leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real-world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.


The applicable base salary range for this role is $210,000 to $235,000per year.


The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education,and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.


Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of 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 (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com


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