Research Analyst (Economics) - July 2027

The Brattle Group • Boston, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Brattle Group is hiring Research Analysts to work in its Boston office, supporting project teams of senior consultants and experts on economic and litigation consulting matters. The role applies economic and financial theories, quantitative methods, and data analysis to legal, regulatory, and business challenges.

Research Analysts build quantitative models and data-based solutions using programming and analytical tools; conduct statistical and econometric analyses; complete market research, literature reviews, and document examinations; and write memos that support expert reports. They also help prepare expert reports and presentations, communicate complex economic and financial concepts, and collaborate with colleagues across project teams. In the METRICS practice, work may involve antitrust and competition, consumer protection and product liability, and telecommunications matters.

The position includes structured career development, including a peer-level colleague and manager-level career advisor. By the end of the first year, analysts are expected to develop experience in basic research, complex modeling, collaborative analysis, presenting findings, and working across industries and coding languages.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline, such as economics, computer science, data science, or mathematics.
• Strong academic performance; successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity in approaching problems.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment to excellent work and client service.
• Have completed or be completing a course in econometrics.
• Have completed a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.
• Ability to apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Build quantitative models and create data-based solutions for clients using tools such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, Excel, and VBA.
• Conduct data, statistical, and econometric analyses, and build interactive dashboards.
• Conduct market analysis, literature reviews, and document examinations; write memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
• Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations, helping experts explain economic and financial concepts in legal and regulatory contexts.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels on project teams.
• Research markets, evaluate restrictions to competition, and estimate relevant damages in antitrust and competition matters.
• Analyze how misinformation affects consumer choice and assess the value consumers place on product features using sales data.
• Conduct analysis related to competition, auctions, and mergers in the telecommunications industry.

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 eligible full-time candidates who require visa support

What This Job Offers

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