Graduates Senior Associate​/Management Advisory; Energy Practice

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.

Consultants in CRA’s Energy practice have researched, published, taught, and consulted on energy matters for more than 20 years on behalf of utility and retail providers, power asset owners and developers, public power agencies and oil field service companies. Our work in the energy industry has established legal precedents and set new standards in market oversight. We have advised on developing the structure of national and regional competitive markets, reorganized multi-billion-dollar companies, testified in hundred-million-dollar damages litigation, and played a key role in most North American utility mergers and acquisitions that have taken place over the last decade.

Senior Associates at Charles River Associates are provided unparalleled opportunities and a great foundation for a career in business or consulting. We place a great deal of emphasis on individual development, which is reinforced by our rigorous training program, formal and informal mentoring system, and alternate career progression paths.

Primary responsibilities for Senior Associates include actively contributing to all phases of client engagements including strategic, financial and organizational analysis; development and evaluation of recommendations; and implementation of solutions. From day one, the Senior Associate takes on responsibility for analyzing and advising our clients on the most strategic and complex issues they face. He or she will be responsible for managing project work-streams and must communicate effectively with mid- and senior-level clients to build consensus and influence while also leading and coaching junior consultants.

Senior Associates also participate in practice development and decision-making, and are given the opportunity to take leadership roles in a variety of firm management activities.

• Enrolled in MBA program from a top-tier school OR Enrolled in Master's Degree program in Energy related field
• 2-4 years work experience, preferably in a related role (e.g., industry-specific expertise, consulting, finance) prior to enrollment in degree program
• Highly motivated and genuine interest in consulting
• Analytical and intellectually curious
• Evidence of successful team work and team leadership
• Desire to build and grow our practice
• Works well in a team environment, and willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members

To be considered for a position in the United States, submit through this job posting:

• Resume/CV – please include current address, 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;

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• CRA’s robust skills development programs, 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 project management skills, training continues with team management/development, client 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 to support…