Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest.
The company has grown rapidly since it was founded over 25 years ago and currently has around 500 staff working across seven European offices (London, Cologne, Dublin, Paris, Brussels, Berlin and Madrid). The company is employee-owned and has a strong culture of openness and employee engagement.
What to expect during your internship:
We aim to make your time with us as meaningful and interesting as possible. Our typical internships, across all offices either run:
- As Short term Internships for 8 to 12 weeks
- Or Long Term Internships from 5 to 6 months (typically to those who have already obtained their undergraduate or postgraduate degree)
Please specify your preferred internship length on the application form.
On the first day of your internship, you will have an induction covering different areas of Frontier and you will receive some basic training on various software packages and programmes that we use. You will also meet your mentor, who has the responsibility for giving you advice, day-to-day guidance and feedback on your performance. You will discuss with your mentor what practices you will work in and what projects you are initially working on.
You will also have a “buddy” – an analyst who is on hand to answer any general queries you have about Frontier. During your internship you will find yourself working in project teams with analysts, consultants and directors.
You will receive guidance, feedback and support throughout your internship, and we welcome your feedback on us too. After your internship, you can apply to become an analyst.
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering a robust and accurate technical or theoretical analysis in a timely way, guided by more experienced consultants
- Contributing to the writing of reports or notes, written in a logical and well-structured manner using language appropriate for the intended audience
- Applying economic frameworks, ranging from economic equilibrium theory to econometric modelling
- Developing your Excel, Stata and modelling skills
- Working collaboratively with your project team/s as appropriate, while also being able to work alone on a piece of analysis seeking support when required
- Managing your own work and time to ensure you meet the agreed project deadlines, seeking advice from more experienced consultants as required; and,
- Work with Frontier economists across EMEA.
About You
- You will be due to obtain, or will have obtained a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in an Economics focussed subject and, if relevant, due to have/be working towards a Masters with an economics focus (or equivalent).
- Strong interest in and understanding of micro-economics
- Some knowledge of the relevant software
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
- Strong Excel skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- A fluency in the native language of the country you are applying to (a second language is also desirable, but not essential)
What you need to do next
If you would like to apply submit your application now!
Deadline: 28th February 2025
(We would strongly encourage applicants to apply early as positions will close once vacancies are filled)
Please specify on your application if you are interested in a short term or long term internship
When applying please only submit one application to your preferred office. You can still select other offices that you are interested in on the application form.
*Please note that you are not required to upload a photo to your CV*
We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives here:
https://www.frontier-economics.com/uk/en/careers/diversity-inclusion/
Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Top Skills
What We Do
We help companies with their biggest challenges – market strategies, regulatory reviews, competition inquiries. And we help governments design innovative policies and regulatory systems.
Economics is (nearly) everywhere and the economist’s toolkit is large. Clients are surprised at the breadth of our work. Not just the costs of supply, movements in demand, pricing and competitive dynamics. But we are also experts in finance, statistical modelling, game theory, market research and even the psychological side of economics. And we’ve worked in almost every sector imaginable, from fertilisers and oil rigs to handbags and iPads.
In some sectors, economics is so critical that we’ve also built specialist knowledge. Our powerful tools and sector knowledge are valuable. But we try not to stop there. Making an impact for clients means understanding the issues, whether it’s the commercial reality of the business; what is really driving customer behaviour; or the political context. We are also aware that our clients want clear and simple advice, from people they trust. So we place a lot of emphasis on our communications, and on human relationships. We provide complex analysis but plain language – English, German, French or Spanish.
Our reports are often used in legal proceedings and so our evidential standards are high. We never “write to order”. Our work is respected because we are independent and obsessive about the truth.
We work with clients all over the world and have offices in Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Dublin, Madrid, London and Paris. Our sister company in Australia works from Sydney and Melbourne
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