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Coherent Economics is an economic consulting firm that aims to deliver data-driven insights and strategic guidance to businesses, policymakers, and legal professionals. Its clients include such prestigious law firms as Wachtell Lipton, Kirkland & Ellis, and Latham & Watkins, and government entities like the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Coherent Economics insiders appreciate the firm’s strong culture, which encourages every team membership to take ownership of their projects and manage their time independently. They say the firm trusts them to deliver excellent work while honoring the firm’s values, and consistently delivering excellent work while maintaining a lighthearted and approachable environment.
The firm’s small size provides excellent professional development opportunities. Employees say that, even early in their careers, they find themselves working alongside leadership on high-visibility cases, with leadership and managers taking personal accountability for the team’s career growth. The firm also provides structured onboarding for entry-level and experienced hires alike, although som...
About the Company
Coherent Economics is an economic consulting firm that aims to deliver data-driven insights and strategic guidance to businesses, policymakers, and legal professionals. Its clients include such prestigious law firms as Wachtell Lipton, Kirkland & Ellis, and Latham & Watkins, and government entities like the U.S. Department of Justice. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with a second location in College Station, Texas. The firm was founded by Alan Frankel, who serves as its Chairman, and is currently led by President Laurel Van Allen.
With its team of economists and industry experts, the majority of whom possess advanced degrees from top schools, Coherent Economics provides solutions to a diverse set of industries using cutting-edge quantitative techniques and methodologies. Central to the firm’s success...
Employee Reviews
- “Coherent encourages every team member to engage in an ownership mentality and to participate in the work product at the most advanced level possible.”
- “The culture here is thoughtful, supportive, and considerate, with no micromanagement. Managers and executives provide flexibility, allowing employees to work independently and manage their own time.”
- “The culture expects team members to behave within the norms and values of the firm and to be treated like adults: We expect that team members will adjust their schedules to accommodate client deadlines, while taking advantage of the less busy times. It is a trade-off that works very well for dedicated, reliable team members.”
- “Colleagues are serious about their work but don't take themselves too seriously.”
Why Work Here
At Coherent Economics, we are a team of passionate professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges with academic rigor and precision. Our diverse team includes distinguished academics, former government officials, industry experts, and career consultants with many years of experience, advanced degrees, and a commitment to excellence. Guided by our core and workplace values, we foster an environment where every team member can grow and contribute meaningful work. At Coherent, every challenge is an opportunity to learn and make an impact.
Getting Hired Here
- “We review all applications and grade them on a rubric. We select the top candidates for a first-round interview and respond to applicants in about a week. The top candidates from that interview move on to the final interview (which is usually about two weeks after the first round).”
- “Candidates resumes are redacted to remove all identifying information and then reviewed by multiple independent reviewers, which ensures a diverse and merit-based candidate pool proceeds to interviews. Interviews are also structured, with every candidate asked the same questions, which reduces room for bias to impact the flow of the interview. Finally, the written test, which is also redacted before it is reviewed, evaluates how candidates perform on the job, which is the best possible evaluation. Candidates are notified quickly via an automated system of where they are in our evaluation process.”
- “The interview process was well organized, efficient, and (dare I say it?) fun. The in-person interviews were two-on-one, which I found enjoyable as it kept the conversations moving.
The firm is seeking candidates who are intellectually curious, driven to do their best work on every single project, and supportive of one another.” - “We are looking for individuals who can convey a coherent story, demonstrate a passion for economics and finance, and align well with our company culture.”
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