Research Associate; Summer Grads

NERA Research Associate (Summer 2026 Grads) (Multiple Locations)

Since 1961, NERA () has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field‑leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data‑powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments.

Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

NERA's clients value our ability to apply and communicate state‑of‑the‑art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to deliver unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists and other experts backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies.

NERA offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, highly competitive compensation and benefits, and skills enhancement training. NERA provides challenging opportunities to those eager to take on many responsibilities and allows you to make significant contributions early in your career. The analytical depth of our projects, the breadth of industry exposure, and experience working in teams offers excellent preparation for researchers applying to top graduate programs in business, economics, and law, and for ensuing careers in consulting, finance, industry, and academia.

NERA is currently hiring Researchers for many of our offices, including New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC, White Plains (NY), and Chicago.

Designing and building quantitative models and applying econometric analysis to economic and financial data; valuation analyses; reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing industry trends; creating trial exhibits and presentation materials; writing code for complex data analysis; participating in client meetings; and drafting memos and expert reports. There is little to no travel involved with the position.

NERA welcomes candidates with a BA or a BS in any major, or a Masters Degree, graduating by Summer 2026, to apply. As a qualified candidate you should be able to demonstrate exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills and must be detail‑oriented, have exceptional communication skills, and work well on teams. Strong coursework and/or experience in finance, economics, accounting, statistical analysis/econometrics, and computer programming are all desirable.

Create a personal profile and submit your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript on the Career section of our website (). When submitting your cover letter, please note your location preferences.

The applicable base salary for this role is $90,000-$95,000 per year. 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.