Associate, PhD - Finance Focus (2027)

The Brattle Group•Boston, MA

12d

About The Position

Associates at The Brattle Group work on challenging, high-profile projects in a collegial, academically oriented environment. They apply finance and economic theory and practice to litigation, corporate strategy, regulation, and public policy issues for clients around the world. Associates are central members of project teams and are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team members and staff while developing individual expertise. With hands-on project experience, they also become increasingly involved in client relationships, marketing, and business development. Associates receive ongoing formal and informal training and development, and many go on to become Principals and testifying experts. The position is focused on candidates with a PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or a related field and a strong quantitative foundation. Relevant experience may include computer science, data analysis, blockchain, cryptocurrency markets, or economics or finance work involving oil and gas, pipelines, regulatory matters, or litigation. Related pre- or postgraduate work experience is strongly desired. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest in economic consulting and stating their location preference, a CV or resume, and a writing sample or research paper. Recent graduates should arrange for two to three references or recommendation letters to be sent to [email protected]; no other application materials are accepted at that email address. The anticipated annual base gross salary in Boston, Massachusetts, is $230,000. Actual salary depends on factors including experience and training. Brattle offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance.

Requirements

PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or a related field, with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis.
Excellent analytic and quantitative skills, including proficiency with analytical or statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel.
Practical problem-solving abilities.
Intellectual curiosity.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in computer science, data analysis, blockchain, or cryptocurrency markets; or an economics or finance background with experience in oil and gas, pipelines, regulatory matters, or litigation.
Pre- or postgraduate work experience in a related discipline, preferably in finance, government, a related industry, or consulting.

Responsibilities

Frame research approaches for project work.
Manage projects and supervise team members and staff.
Apply finance and economic theory and practice to litigation, corporate strategy, regulation, and public policy issues.
Build individual expertise through hands-on project experience.
Develop client relationships and participate in marketing and business development efforts.