Careers

Copenhagen Economics is looking for a talented and ambitious economics student with an interest in economic consulting to join our team in Stockholm. The expected start date is in September 2024.

WHO ARE WE?

Copenhagen Economics is one of the leading economic consultancies in Europe. We are formed of a diverse mix of highly skilled economists working together to deliver hard facts and clear stories. We develop economic analysis to help our public and private clients make informed decisions within the areas of competition policy, public policy, impact assessments, and valuation. Our work is project-based and always tailored to the specific needs of the client.

You can visit our website for examples of our work and read more about our different services at this link.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Working as a Research Assistant, you will contribute directly to our daily project work. You will get the opportunity to have a direct impact, working across different project types and in different project teams for some of the most influential institutions, organisations, and companies across Europe and beyond.

You will develop your skills in applied economics by learning from and working closely with our team of experienced economic consultants. Your tasks will be varied, such as finding and analysing data, presenting and illustrating economic conclusions, and supporting our consultants with the final details of our reports and presentations.

A normal working week constitutes around 20 hours but with two-way flexibility, particularly around exam periods.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We welcome applicants who:

• Excel academically and are either late-stage bachelor or master students in economics.

• Have an interest in a combination of the following: industrial organisation, microeconomics, and/or econometrics.

• Enjoy being a part of a team but can also work independently when needed.

• Take ownership of tasks and pride themselves in delivering high-quality work.

• Have a high work ethic and are flexible and effective in prioritisation of own work.

• Have strong IT and programming skills, such as Excel, R, Python, Word, and PowerPoint.

• You have excellent English skills. Proficiency in Swedish is meritorious.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like something for you, please submit your application including your CV, cover letter and academic transcripts from high school and onwards as soon as possible but no later than 20 June 2024. We will interview candidates on an ongoing basis. In your cover letter, please elaborate on why you would like to work with us and why you believe you would be a good fit for the role and our team (max 500 words).

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Hilla Inkinen at hin@copenhageneconomics.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!