Associate, PhD - Finance Focus (2027)

The Brattle Group•San Francisco, CA

11d

About The Position

Associates at The Brattle Group work as part of a team 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. Associates are central members of project teams and are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team members and staff while building 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 progress to become Principals and testifying experts. The role focuses on finance and is intended for candidates with a PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or a related field. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest in economic consulting and location preference, a CV or résumé, and a writing sample or research paper. Recent graduates should also 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 anticipated annual base gross salary in San Francisco, California, is $230,000. Actual salary depends on factors including experience and training. The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company 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.
Intellectual curiosity.
Excellent analytic and quantitative skills, including proficiency with analytical or statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel.
Practical problem-solving abilities.
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.
Supervise team members and staff.
Build individual expertise through hands-on project experience.
Develop client relationships and participate in marketing and business development efforts.