Research Analyst (Economics and Finance)

About the Role

The Brattle Group is seeking Research Analysts (RAs) for its Washington DC office. Research Analysts are integral to project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts to apply economic, financial, and analytical expertise to solve complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Quantitative Models and Solutions: Build financial, economic, and operational models using Excel (e.g., valuation models, estimating cost of capital). May build models and create data-based solutions using programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, Stata, and VBA.
• Qualitative Research and Literature Review: Conduct comprehensive research, including financial statements, market analysis, literature reviews, document examination, and writing memos to support expert reports.
• Supporting Expert Witnesses: Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations to help experts communicate complex economic and financial concepts.
• Collaborating with Team Members: Work closely with colleagues to develop robust and innovative solutions for clients.

Typical Cases in Securities (Finance)

• Valuation: Modeling the value of financial assets, intangible property, and securities.
• Accounting: Assessing internal controls, identifying manipulation, improper revenue recognition, and patterns of fraud through tracing, flow of funds, and financial statement review.
• Securities Regulation: Examining firm trading activities and earnings to assess the likelihood of illegal behavior.
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring: Evaluating restructuring plans, financial disclosures, and analyzing creditor recoveries.
• White Collar Fraud Investigations: Analyzing large datasets of documents and financial information to identify fraud, money laundering, and market impact.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel
• Python
• R
• SAS
• Stata
• VBA

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., finance, economics, business, accounting, computer science) with strong academic performance. A GPA of 3.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is typical.
• Great teamwork and leadership skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment.
• General finance knowledge and familiarity with financial concepts.
• Completed 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

Submit the following materials:

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

Please use your school-issued email address on your application.

Application Submission Deadline: September 14, 2026

Secondary Deadline: October 12, 2026

Candidate Interview Contact Begins: September 28, 2026

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Base salary and bonus program based on individual and firm performance.
• Anticipated base gross annual salary in Washington DC: $97,908.
• H-1B, E3, and TN visa support for full-time candidates requiring it, provided they have or anticipate a STEM degree and are eligible for at least 36 months of work authorization.