Associate, PhD - Finance Focus (2027)

The Brattle Group•Chicago, IL

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 building their individual expertise. With hands-on project experience, they also become more involved in developing client relationships, marketing, and business development. Associates receive ongoing formal and informal training and development, and many progress to become Principals and testifying experts. 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 letters of recommendation to be sent to [email protected]; no other application materials are accepted at that email address. The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm has 500 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and advises corporations, law firms, and governments on complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions.

Requirements

PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or a related field, with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency with analytical or statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel, and 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.
Submit a cover letter describing interest in economic consulting and stating location preference, a CV or resume, and a writing sample or research paper.
Recent graduates must provide two to three references or letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in computer science, data analysis, blockchain, or cryptocurrency markets; alternatively, 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.
Supervise team members and staff.
Build individual expertise through hands-on project experience.
Develop client relationships and contribute to marketing and business development efforts.