NERA Research Officer​/Economic Analyst - Energy and Natural Resources

Overview

Since 1961, NERA has provided guidance on market, legal, and regulatory questions, shaping industries and policy worldwide. Our field‑leading experts deliver rigorous analysis, expert testimony, and data‑powered policy recommendations to leading law firms, corporations, regulators, and governments.

The role might involve evaluating climate change and energy policies, assessing economic impacts of government policies, designing auctions, analyzing competition, developing pricing systems, and preparing expert reports for litigation and arbitration.

• Apply technical skills and knowledge from graduate studies to regulated industries across jurisdictions.
• Perform and develop cutting‑edge economic analysis on complex real‑life issues.
• Write research reports and prepare client presentations for senior staff and clients.
• Influence project strategy, including oral and written submissions.
• Collaborate with in‑house experts and external academics.
• Develop and strengthen project and people‑management skills.
• Deliver internal training sessions.

• Hold a BA/BSc and a Master’s or PhD in Economics with an exceptional academic record. Specialists in microeconomics, IO, econometrics, and finance are of particular interest, but strong analytic economists from any field are welcomed.
• Enjoy microeconomics and quantitative research.
• Be comfortable working in Excel, Stata, R, Python or other quantitative software.
• Have strong attention to detail and analytical, critical thinking skills.
• Possess strong written and spoken English communication skills; fluency in another language is a plus but not essential.
• Work effectively both independently and in teams.

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile projects applying your skills to real‑world problems.
• Competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a defined‑contribution pension and health insurance.
• Support through high‑quality training.
• A “buddy” to help integrate you into the firm and support you throughout.
• Firm‑sponsored social activities.
• A hybrid working model that balances remote and in‑office collaboration.
• Potential for travel opportunities.

Please submit your CV, cover letter, transcripts, and a writing sample by applying to this posting, and state which office(s) you are applying to.

We are an equal‑opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability.