2027 Analyst Interns - US

About the Role

We are hiring Analyst Interns to join our Competition and Finance Practices for Summer 2027. This 10-week internship will run from June through August.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research and analysis, including compiling, cleaning, and analyzing large data sets.
• Conduct qualitative research and analysis, including reviewing, summarizing, and identifying relevant information from academic papers, analyst reports, press releases, industry literature, and various litigation documents.
• Create tables, charts, and other visual representations of analyses.
• Summarize and communicate research and analytical findings to team members.
• Ensure the accuracy of work product using established audit and quality control processes.

What We're Looking For

We seek intellectually curious, analytically minded candidates eager to apply economic thinking to real-world issues. A strong academic foundation is important, but so is the drive to continue learning after joining our firm.

Required Qualifications

• Strong academic background pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, finance, or a related quantitative field. Candidates should be completing their third year of college or their last year of a master’s program.
• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
• Strong interest in Economics/Finance, statistical programming, and data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant coursework in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science, or other quantitative fields.
• Introductory knowledge of Stata, SAS, R, Python, or other statistical software.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Your Development

At Compass Lexecon, the Analyst internship is designed to be a valuable launching pad for your career. From day one, the firm is committed to helping new interns grow and succeed by providing mentorship, comprehensive onboarding training, and on-the-job learning opportunities.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and writing sample. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Candidates should indicate which of the following opportunities they are interested in, and may indicate additional locations or practices in their cover letter and application:

Finance Practice Locations

• Chicago, IL
• New York, NY

Competition Practice Locations

• Boston, MA
• Chicago, IL
• Los Angeles, CA
• Washington, DC

We acknowledge that AI is commonly used for drafting; however, we emphasize the importance of personalization to truly reflect your unique experiences. We are able to recognize applications that are solely created using AI and those that demonstrate individuality.

Position Classification: Non-Exempt

Compass Lexecon offers a compensation package competitive with other major economic consulting firms. The base salary for this position is $50.00 an hour. This position is non-exempt, meaning it is eligible for overtime pay.

Summer Interns are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week for ten weeks with potential for overtime. Compensation is consistent with paid internships at other major economic consulting firms.