Associate, PhD

About the Role

Associates work as part of a team on challenging and high-profile projects in a collegial and academically-oriented work environment. Associates are central members of each project team and apply finance and economic theory and practice to high-profile litigation, corporate strategy, regulation, and public policy issues on behalf of clients. Associates are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff while building individual expertise. As they gain valuable hands-on project experience, Associates also become more involved in developing client relationships and marketing and business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Framing research approaches
• Managing projects
• Supervising team/staff
• Building individual expertise
• Developing client relationships
• Marketing and business development efforts

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD in Finance, Financial Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis
• Experience in computer science, data analysis, blockchain, or cryptocurrency markets; or a background in economics or finance with experience in oil and gas, pipelines, regulatory matters, or litigation
• Intellectual curiosity
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills (including proficiency with analytical/statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel)
• Practical problem-solving abilities
• An entrepreneurial drive
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated record of outstanding academic and/or professional accomplishment

Qualifications

• Pre- or postgraduate work experience in a related discipline (preferably in finance, government, related industry, or consulting) is strongly desired.

Application Materials

• Cover letter that describes your interest in economic consulting and states your location preference
• CV/resume
• A writing sample/research paper

Additional requirements for recent graduates:

• 2-3 references or letters of recommendation should be sent to recruiting@brattle.com.

Compensation:

• The anticipated base gross salary for this position in Washington, D.C. is $230,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.