If your background is in Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer
Science, or any other major focused on quantitative research, learn more about
internship opportunities with CRA!
About Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides
economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms,
corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic
and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and
guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related
issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry
experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear,
implementable solutions to complex business concerns.
Practices seeking to hire candidates with this profile include (hiring locations
listed):
- Life Sciences [https://www.crai.com/industries/life-sciences/] (Toronto) -
Our Life Sciences practice's litigation team arms clients with
industry-leading economic analysis and testimony in litigation and
arbitration engagements worldwide. No prior life sciences knowledge is
required to be successful in this position.
Learn more about our work by reviewing our Services and Industries on
our website [https://www.crai.com/].
Job Overview
Our Summer Analyst/Associate Internship program
[https://www.crai.com/careers/intern-program/] mirrors the analyst experience to
give you an understanding of our business and experience project work at Charles
River Associates. Throughout the 8-10 week program, Analyst/Associate Interns
work alongside senior colleagues to deliver live client consulting projects
within the practice area. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional
development and wellness support programs, social events to connect you with
peers and a collegial work environment. Successful interns will be offered a
full-time position following graduation.
During the Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate Internship program, you may
work on many aspects of a project:
- Conduct economic and industry research to build an understanding of a case’s
issues;
- Perform financial and economic analyses or create valuation models to support
case theories;
- Program, build models, and perform regression analyses using languages such
as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS;
- Develop familiarity with data sources that serve as input to your analyses;
- Review and summarize analyst reports, client documents and industry trade
press;
- Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert
reports, and findings presentations;
- Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review.
Check out our blog about a typical day at CRA
[https://www.crai.com/cra-careers/career-blogs/?keyword=typical%20day&page=1]
and how you can make an impact [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBrZUyLZGz8]!
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating Winter 2026/Spring 2027
with an academic focus on quantitative research (Economics, Business,
Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related);
- Completion of an honors thesis, research apprenticeship, or research seminar
program is highly desired;
- Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to explain, economic, financial
and/or accounting concepts, and quantitative and qualitative analysis
methods;
- Experience in Excel, Stata, Python, R, SQL, SAS, ArcGIS/ArcPy, or Cloud
computing (Databricks/Spark, Google Cloud, Azure, AWS);
- Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard
problems;
- Effective written and oral communication skills;
- Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;
- Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work
experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.
To apply
To be considered for a position in Canada, we require the following:
- Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
- Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches
your goals. Also, please note if you have interest in a particular practice
and/or a location preference;
- Transcript – may be unofficial;
- Writing Sample – independently authored and includes your commentary on a
quantitative analysis.
If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please
visit our Careers site [https://www.crai.com/cra-careers/] to view and apply for
available jobs.
Career Growth and Benefits
- CRA’s robust skills development programs
[https://www.crai.com/cra-careers/talent-development/], including a
commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and
informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member.
Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with
technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career
mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague.
Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal
firm development activities.
- We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits
package, wellness programming [https://www.crai.com/benefits/] to support
physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house
immigration support
[https://www.crai.com/cra-careers/immigration-global-mobility/] for foreign
nationals and international business travelers.
Work Location Flexibility
CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being
together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth,
mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we realize that individuals
realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently
ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office,
with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (CHRA/EEA). All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a
protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
