Compass Lexecon
Intern | Energy Practice | London
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Who We Are
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 extensive expertise in the various Energy market ranges from market design & regulatory issues, strategy development and market modelling to comprehensive expert work in civil and antitrust / competition proceedings and carrying out due diligences for transactions. We work with utilities, energy infrastructure operators, large end-users of energy, energy regulators, law firms and investors.
You will work on both quantitative modelling and regulatory issues through a range of international projects.
Our work combines cutting-edge economic research, deep energy sector expertise with applied market and financial modelling to help clients navigate the rapid transformation of energy systems.
Our recent public studies include, among others, a report for Business Europe on European competitiveness in the energy and climate transition, a report for Eurelectric on the evolution of system flexibility needs and the evolving concept of security of supply, a report for Naturgy Foundation on the evolution of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a report for the Clean Air Task Force on the deployment of clean power technologies.
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About The Role
We are looking for an Intern to join our London team in Spring 2027 for a period of up to 6 months. Interns typically join during or shortly after completing their Master’s degree. Please indicate your availability and preferred duration in your cover letter.
This is an opportunity for candidates with a strong quantitative background to apply their skills to complex energy and carbon market modelling, financial modelling, regulatory analysis, and strategic advisory in a leading global economic consultancy.
You will be based at Compass Lexecon’s central London office, and work closely with other consultants and experts located across our European offices.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute to economic and financial analysis in the context of the energy transition towards low carbon technologies.
- Support the development and enhancement of our internal market and financial models (e.g. decarbonisation pathways, asset valuation, policy impact assessments, contract pricing).
- Conduct market research and policy analysis on electricity, gas, and carbon markets issues.
- Work in an international team on cross-office projects with colleagues across Europe, gaining exposure to diverse regulatory environments and energy systems.
- Present insights to senior team members and support delivery to clients (drafting, contribution to client presentations and expert evidence).
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Skills And Profile Sought
- Currently undertaking or recently completed a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Financial modelling and quantitative skills; hands-on experience with financial models (e.g., asset valuation, project finance, transaction support) is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word; experience with programming tools such as Python or R is a plus.
- Fluency in English is required.
- French and/or German-speaking skills are highly appreciated.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Previous internship experience in the energy sector is desirable.
Benefits Of Working At Compass Lexecon
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- A wide variety of interesting and challenging projects.
- An international team with a broad range of backgrounds and experience.
- A blend of professional and academic environments.
- A steep learning curve, coupled with a supportive and collaborative team.
- Consideration for a permanent position post internship.
Compass Lexecon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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