Associate, PhD - Finance Focus (2027)
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 matters for clients around the world. Associates are central members of project teams and are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising teams and staff while building individual expertise. With hands-on project experience, they also become more involved in developing client relationships, marketing, and business development. Associates receive formal and informal training and development opportunities, and many go on to become Principals and testifying experts. The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments. It has 500 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Requirements
- PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or a related field, with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis.
- Strong 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 a background in economics or finance 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
- Apply finance and economic theory and practice to high-profile litigation, corporate strategy, regulation, and public policy issues.
- Frame research approaches.
- Manage projects and supervise teams and staff.
- Build individual expertise through hands-on project experience.
- Develop client relationships and participate in marketing and business development efforts.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Base salary.
- Bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
