Research Analyst (Economics and Finance)

About the Role

Research Analysts (RAs) at The Brattle Group are integral to project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts to provide expert analysis and testimony in legal disputes, regulatory proceedings, and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Build financial, economic, and operational models using Excel (e.g., valuation models, estimating cost of capital).
• Potentially build models and create data-based solutions using programming languages like Python, R, SAS, Stata, and VBA.
• Conduct comprehensive research, including financial statements, market analysis, literature reviews, and document examination.
• Write memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
• Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

Typical Cases in Securities (Finance)

• Valuation: Assessing the value of financial assets, intangible property, and securities.
• Accounting: Assessing internal controls, identifying manipulation, improper revenue recognition, and patterns of fraud.
• Securities Regulation: Examining firm trading activities and earnings.
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring: Evaluating restructuring plans and analyzing recoveries.
• White Collar Fraud Investigations: Analyzing document and financial databases.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel
• Python, R, SAS, Stata, VBA (potential)

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., finance, economics, business, accounting, computer science) with strong academic performance.
• Successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).
• Great teamwork and leadership skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• High degree of ownership and commitment.
• General finance knowledge and familiarity with financial concepts.
• Experience completing a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.
• Ability to apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases.

Application Process

Please submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted)

Use your school-issued email address for applications.