New PhD)

Marsh McLennan•Los Angeles, CA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

NERA Economic Consulting, a Marsh McLennan company, is seeking candidates with PhDs in Economics, specializing in Labor Economics or Industrial Organization (IO), Econometrics, and quantitative methods. Since 1961, NERA has provided expert guidance on market, legal, and regulatory issues, shaping industries and policy globally. Our field-leading experts offer rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations to leading law firms, corporations, regulators, and governments. We are looking for individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to think creatively to solve complex problems. Consultants at NERA will apply their technical skills, conduct high-powered economic research across various industries, develop economic models, perform cutting-edge analysis, write research reports and client presentations, influence project strategy including testimony preparation, collaborate with experts, manage client relationships, and develop project and people management skills. NERA offers a challenging and rewarding professional experience with competitive compensation and benefits, focusing on mentoring, development, and opportunities for staff growth, including personal and professional development support.

Requirements

PhD’s in Economics
Training in Labor Economics or IO, Econometrics, and quantitative methods
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to think creatively to solve complex problems
New PhD’s (2025 or 2026 grads)
Cover Letter including geographic preferences
CV
Job Market Paper
3 Letters of Recommendation (sent to: [email protected] )

Responsibilities

Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during their graduate studies
Conduct high-powered economic research across a wide variety of industries
Develop economic models to answer critical business and legal questions
Perform cutting-edge economic analysis on complex real-life issues
Write research reports and client presentations for senior staff and clients to help them make informed economic decisions
Influence/direct project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written testimony
Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics
Manage client relationships
Develop and strengthen both project and people management skills

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings
Other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Mentoring
Development opportunities
Skill enhancement training sessions including Project Management, Business Development, and Deposition training
Support of Business Development and Marketing Managers
Formal performance evaluations