Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is a global, expert-led consulting firm. Our experts provide sophisticated economic, financial, and analytical advice across various disciplines to a diverse range of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and regulatory bodies.
We build focused practices and teams dedicated to sectors where our track record and depth of understanding are world-class. These dynamic, fast-paced teams thrive in an environment that encourages responsibility and rewards collaboration at all levels.
As a BRG professional, you rapidly gain valuable experience, on-the-job training, and career opportunities while benefiting from a committed and nurturing mentoring environment that helps to shape your career path. We are dedicated to supporting your professional development and will support qualifications relevant to your role.
Our firm culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We are seeking team members who are intellectually curious and passionate about making a difference.
A World of Possibilities Awaits
Europe, UK, the Middle East, and Africa
In the United Kingdom and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), our professionals serve clients from our bases in the UK, Belgium, France, Italy, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
Our core practice areas include competition economics (including litigation, market investigations, and merger control), forensic accounting and investigations, commercial litigation and arbitration, construction, and the regulated industries.
The Associate role:
The Associate position is a junior consulting staff position open to new Graduates. This position requires you to be a highly motivated individual with strong problem solving capabilities
The work of an Associate can be either qualitative or quantitative in nature, and projects range from industry and subject-matter research to data collection to the preparation of statistical, financial, and other forms of analysis.
Role Responsibilities:
Build expertise through training: From the start, you will benefit from a comprehensive onboarding and training program to equip you with the tools needed for a smooth transition into project work:
- Tackle real-world problems: Use theory and industry insights to help solve complex issues faced by our clients.
- Work with data that matters: Analyze real client datasets using advanced tools and statistical techniques to extract meaningful insights.
- Analysis and Design: Construct models based on Economic theory and industry-specific considerations to provide clear answers to complex questions.
- Explore current trends and debates: Conduct research into the latest industry developments and academic literature to support client work and stay ahead of emerging issues.
- Collaborate in a team setting: Work closely with your team to contribute to project success.
- Continued training: As an Associate you will join our global training programme and have the chance to meet colleagues from across the globe. We offer all Associates the chance to complete the CFAB and then decide whether to continue with the ACA or switch to complete a Competition Economics Masters
- Take part in the office’s daily life: Join team-building events, sports sessions, and other social activities that enrich your experience.
Skills to make you successful in this role:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to write persuasively
- The ability to solve problems, think through complex issues and to present logical analysis in a clear, concise manner
- Collaborative working skills and the ability to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and proactivity
- Attention to detail and able produce high-quality work under tight timelines
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and confidently collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Qualifications:
A record of outstanding academic performance (a minimum Bachelors degree in any subject is required). We welcome any Bachelors or Masters subjects.
Salary and Benefits:
We pay a competitive London salary for Associates and offer a comprehensive package that includes a non-contributory pension, private medical and healthcare, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Application Process:
Please upload your CV, cover letter and complete your application, this has been designed to allow us to get to know you better.
The interview process is made up of an initial testing phase, interviews, a case study and finally a in-person assessment Center which will allow you to meet your potential future colleagues and explore our office.
