Summer Economist

FTI Consulting • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

We are currently seeking Summer Economist candidates for the summer of 2026 in Washington, DC and Chicago. Ideal candidates will be in the final year of their PhD and will be on the job market during the winter of 2026/2027.
To Apply:
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and unofficial transcript to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
About the Role:
Summer Economists play an integral role on case teams, contributing to all phases of complex economic consulting engagements. Working closely with case teams, Summer Economists apply economic theory, quantitative methods, and data analysis to address antitrust and competition matters.
Summer Economists may assist in case work including:
Identifying and analyzing key economic issues in antitrust cases
Supporting the formulation of case strategy
Applying academic research to economic analyses
Conducting quantitative and qualitative research
Formulating, developing, and implementing economic and econometric models
Managing and analyzing large datasets using statistical software such as SAS, Stata, R, Python, or MATLAB
Collaborating closely with case teams
Supporting senior staff in all aspects of case development and execution

Requirements

• All candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant academic, government or consulting experience is viewed favorably, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and analyzing key economic issues in antitrust cases
• Supporting the formulation of case strategy
• Applying academic research to economic analyses
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative research
• Formulating, developing, and implementing economic and econometric models
• Managing and analyzing large datasets using statistical software such as SAS, Stata, R, Python, or MATLAB
• Collaborating closely with case teams
• Supporting senior staff in all aspects of case development and execution

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree