OVERVIEW OF CRA AND THE ANALYST POSITION

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1 OVERVIEW OF CRA AND THE ANALYST POSITION What is Charles River Associates? Founded in 1965 and publicly traded on NASDAQ, Charles River Associates is an internationally recognized economics, financial and business consulting firm with 18 offices worldwide. Our consultants work with businesses, law firms, accounting firms, and governments to provide a wide range of services. Fortune 500 companies hire Charles River Associates to help them analyze and respond to market forces and competitive pressures, as well as to provide implementation-oriented insights into the critical issues and dynamics of their businesses. Top law firms choose Charles River Associates to represent the world s largest corporations in highprofile legal proceedings. Attorneys and their clients turn to us for expert testimony on damages valuations, economic and financial expertise, and proactive advice. Over the past three years, Charles River Associates has worked with 75 of the Fortune 100 companies and 95 of the top 100 law firms. We combine economic and financial analysis with expertise in litigation and regulatory support, business strategy and planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis, and engineering and technology management. In thousands of engagements, Charles River Associates has distinguished itself by its corporate philosophy of providing responsive, top quality consulting; an interdisciplinary team approach; unsurpassed economic, financial, and other analytic skills; and pragmatic business insights. Charles River Associates revenue in 2014 was $307 million Charles River Associates has approximately 700 total employees. Of the total employee base, over 500 are consultants.

2 Worldwide Presence North America Boston Chicago College Station Dallas Houston Los Angeles New York Oakland Pleasanton Salt Lake City Tallahassee Toronto Washington, DC Europe Amsterdam Brussels Frankfurt London Paris Acquisition History Charles River Associates founded in Initial public offering Over the years CRA has grown via acquisitions, and the most recent in 2013 was Chicago Partners. Some other notable acquisitions are: 2009 Marakon expanded CRA s management consulting service offering 2006 Ballentine Barbera Group expanded CRA s Transfer Pricing Practice 2005 Lee & Allen provided CRA with forensic accounting practice and provided opportunity to expand further into continental Europe Intecap expanded Chicago and NY offices, adding 30 VPs and 135 consultants.

3 Charles River Associates Clients

4 The 2016 Analyst Position Description Your drive and intelligence put you on the path to academic achievement. Now you re ready to apply your knowledge and develop professionally. Become an Analyst at Charles River Associates, and you ll work with and learn from some of the most-respected scholars, specialists, and industry experts in the world. What do we do? CRA is a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation matters, guides businesses through critical strategy and operational issues to become more profitable, and advises governments on the economic impact of policies and regulations. Our two main services economic and management consulting are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries. What does an Analyst do? Analysts at CRA work closely with both junior and senior staff on project teams. Responsibilities vary based on practice placement and can include: Analyzing economic and financial data using spreadsheets and databases Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses Programming, model building, and regression analysis in statistical analysis programs, such as SAS and Stata Assisting in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings Reviewing and summarizing analyst reports, client documents, and industry trade press Conducting industry, market, and competitor research Performing interview-based research on behalf of commercial clients, government entities, and industry associations Assisting with recruiting and training efforts Qualifications We re looking for analytical, highly-motivated undergraduates who ve majored in economics, finance, mathematics, accounting, engineering or another quantitative discipline. We place high value on knowledge of economic and financial concepts, research experience, quantitative ability, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and a high level of initiative. We expect entry-level Analysts to use data and analysis to solve problems, effectively manage their time and prioritize tasks, and take pride and ownership in their work. How to apply To be considered for the Analyst role, submit your resume, cover letter, AND unofficial transcript. Please note any office location or practice preferences on your online application and in your cover letter.

5 The Analyst Experience Project Work Marketing Charles River Associates Community and Social Activities Training and Mentoring Recruiting Project Work: Solve Real World Problems Knowledge Applied Finance Accounting Statistics Econometrics Microeconomics

6 Analyst Roles Financial Analysis Quantitative Model Building Competitive Assessment Industry Analysis Client Document Analyses Market Research Data Gathering Economic Forecasting Expert Report Preparation Event Studies Project Work: Solve Real World Problems Community & Social Events Charitable events Company outings Charles River Associatessponsored sports teams Marketing Keep abreast of industry developments Prepare marketing presentations Training & Mentoring Formal Analyst orientation program Mentoring On-the-job training Recruiting On-Campus Recruiting Interviewing Creating recruiting materials Seminars

7 Opportunities for Advancement When you first start at CRA, you will attend a week-long orientation program to prepare you to launch your career with CRA. This program will include hard-core technical skills along with consulting skills and networking opportunities. In your second year, you ll gather again as a group for a multi-day session, this time focused on creative problem solving, communications, and a chance to compete in CRA s own Innovation Tank Challenge. CRA also offers quarterly Tech Labs, focused on tools such as Stata and VBA, taught by our academic affiliates and inhouse experts. Career/Academic Opportunities