Research Analyst (Economics and Finance) - July 2027

The Brattle Group • Chicago, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Brattle Group is seeking Research Analysts (RAs) to join their Chicago office. This role is integral to project teams, involving collaboration with senior consultants and experts to provide expert analysis and testimony in legal disputes, regulatory proceedings, and business strategy. The firm applies economic, financial, and analytical expertise to solve complex problems and offer strategic insights, bridging economic theory with real-world application in areas like corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., finance, economics, business, accounting, computer science) with strong academic performance (GPA of 3.7 or higher recommended).
• Great teamwork and leadership skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment.
• General finance knowledge, familiarity with financial concepts, and interest in learning more.
• Ability to apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Completed a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.

Responsibilities

• Build financial, economic, and operational models using Excel (e.g., valuation models, estimating cost of capital).
• Potentially build models and create innovative data-based solutions using programming languages like Python, R, SAS, Stata, and VBA.
• Conduct comprehensive research, including financial statements, market analysis, literature reviews, and document examination.
• Write memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
• Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations to help experts present complex economic and financial concepts clearly.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels to develop robust and innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Base salary
• Bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance
• H-1B, E3 and TN visa support for full-time candidates requiring visa support (must have or anticipate having a STEM degree and be eligible for at least 36 months of work authorization).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level