Managing Economist (AEA 2027)

About the Role

BRG is seeking Economists, Financial Economists, and Econometricians motivated to address complex applied economics questions. This position offers advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing expert services and consulting firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing economic, statistical, and financial analyses.
• Developing models of financial data and markets.
• Managing client relationships and developing and presenting client deliverables.
• Managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Conducting quality control and industry research and contributing to business development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD in economics from a reputable university, with a research focus in empirical industrial organization, applied economics, microeconomics, econometrics, finance, or labor economics.
• Experience applying econometric modeling techniques.
• A strong interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis and research.
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools to support research, data analysis, modeling, or other analytical workflows.
• A strong record of technical expertise demonstrated through authored publications or research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical or relational database software, such as Stata, R, or Microsoft SQL, and a desire to expand those capabilities.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience in antitrust, securities, financial economics, or capital markets is preferred.
• Prior experience or a strong interest in litigation or economic consulting is required.

Early Decision Process (for candidates intending to focus job search on private-sector economic consulting)

• Expect to complete PhD by spring 2027 or earlier.
• Application deadline: October 18, 2026.
• Submit: résumé, cover letter, job market paper, and two letters of recommendation.
• Email [email protected] to indicate interest in the early decision process.
• Interviews: November and December.
• Offers expected before the end of the year.
• Candidates prepared to decide on offers before the American Economic Association (AEA) Annual Meeting in January.

Standard AEA Job Market Timeline

• Application deadline: January 31, 2027.
• First-round interviews: Conducted virtually after the application deadline.
• Advancing candidates: Present job market paper and participate in additional interviews with BRG staff and experts at listed offices.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $240,000 to $260,000, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.
• Potential eligibility for a signing bonus and annual performance bonuses.