Research Analyst Intern (Economics & Finance) - Summer 2026

The Brattle Group • Washington, DC

131d • $1,850

About The Position

This internship program will provide you with the opportunity to apply the economic concepts you’re learning in the classroom in a professional services setting. It will also help you to improve your research and data analysis skills as well as learn to manage and prioritize tasks. You will work side by side with internationally recognized experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, business, finance, mathematics), with strong academic performance.
• Successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).
• Great teamwork and leadership skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment.
• General finance knowledge and familiarity with financial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Build economic, financial, and operational models using Excel (e.g. valuation models, estimating cost of capital).
• Create innovative data-based solutions for clients using programming languages, such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, and VBA.
• Conduct comprehensive research, including market analysis, literature reviews, document examination, and writing memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
• Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations, helping experts present complex economic and financial concepts clearly in legal and regulatory contexts.
• Work closely with colleagues at all levels, contributing to the development of robust and innovative solutions for clients.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Base salary of $1,850.00 per week
• Bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees