Analyst | Düsseldorf (2025-26 Start)
We are one of the world’s leading economic consulting firms. We strive to recruit and develop talented people to work together to produce meaningful economic analysis of exceptional quality, and to create a positive impact on our clients and society.
Our European Competition Practice provides expert economic advice on competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages in complex disputes. We are looking to hire economists to help us to provide advice to our clients on some of the most high-profile cases before the European Commission, the General Court and national competition authorities, regulators and courts.
We believe that working in diverse teams, where everybody’s views are considered and respected, helps us to deliver work of the highest standards of quality and integrity.
About the role:
We pride ourselves on providing Analysts with an opportunity to make a significant impact from day one.
You will become an integral part of Compass Lexecon’s German-speaking team, with the crucial role of helping clients understand how competition works in their industry. You will contribute to cases in a variety of ways, working closely with senior staff to understand the issues that face the client, relating those issues to relevant economic theory, and supporting the analysis with solid and persuasive empirical evidence.
You will be working on both domestic and international assignments in collaboration with our colleagues across Europe. You will also have the opportunity to influence and contribute to the growth of our German, Austrian and Swiss businesses.
Analysts typically join us after completing their Master’s degree in economics. You will be based in Compass Lexecon’s Düsseldorf office.
Applications for this position will close on 27th March 2026.
Please note that there will be two interview periods for this position: one in November 2025 and one in April-May 2026, following the application deadline. If you would like to be considered for the November interviews, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment for this position will continue up until the closing date and applications submitted after November will still be eligible.
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What happens next?
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation. The recruitment team will then review your application and aim to be in touch either in November 2025 or April 2026, depending on when you submitted your application. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, an update may be provided after the deadline of 27th March 2026. We kindly ask for your patience if you do not hear from us immediately following your application.
Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We appreciate that recruitment agencies may have speculative CVs that they wish to submit to Compass Lexecon. To avoid any ambiguity around fees, please note that speculative CVs received by Compass Lexecon, that have not been authorised in advance by the Recruitment team, will be ineligible for an agency fee.