Research Analyst (Economics) - July 2027
About The Position
The Brattle Group is hiring Research Analysts to work in its Chicago office, starting in July 2027. Research Analysts are integral members of project teams and collaborate with senior consultants and experts on economic and litigation consulting engagements. They use quantitative and qualitative analysis to address legal, regulatory, and business challenges for clients. The role includes building quantitative models and data-based solutions with tools such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, Excel, and VBA; conducting data, statistical, and econometric analyses; and potentially creating interactive dashboards. Analysts also conduct market research, literature reviews, and document examinations, and write memos that inform expert reports. They help prepare expert reports and presentations, communicating complex economic and financial concepts clearly in legal and regulatory contexts. In the METRICS practice, projects may involve antitrust and competition, consumer protection and product liability, and telecommunications. The position offers development in applied economics and finance, supported by a peer-level colleague and a manager-level career advisor. By the end of the first year, analysts are expected to have learned to conduct basic research, build complex models, collaborate on analysis, and present findings clearly and concisely, while gaining experience 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.
- A high degree of ownership and commitment to delivering excellent work and client service.
- Completed or planned coursework in econometrics.
- 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 data-based solutions for clients using programming and analytical tools.
- Conduct data, statistical, and econometric analyses and create interactive dashboards as needed.
- Perform market analysis, literature reviews, and document examinations.
- Write memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
- Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations for legal and regulatory contexts.
- Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop robust solutions for clients.
- Research markets and evaluate competition-related restrictions and relevant damages in antitrust matters.
- Analyze how misinformation affects consumer choice and evaluate consumer preferences 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 requiring visa support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
