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

NERA, White Plains, New York, United States

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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 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.

We’re looking for candidates who have demonstrated success through academic and professional achievements in economics, finance, or related fields such as accounting, statistics, and computer science. Individuals should enjoy solving analytical and empirical problems and have exceptional creative and critical thinking skills, as well as excellent oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

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

Drafting memos and expert reports

Researcher Qualifications

BA, BS, or Master’s degree in any major, graduating by Summer 2026

Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills; detail‑oriented

Strong communication skills and ability to work well on teams

Strong coursework and/or experience in finance, economics, accounting, statistical analysis/econometrics, and computer programming

How to Apply Create a personal profile and submit your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript on the Career section of our website (http://www.nera.com/). When submitting your cover letter, please note your location preferences.

Compensation and Benefits 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, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Job Details

Seniority level:

Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries:

Insurance and Business Consulting and Services

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