Research Analyst (Economics and Finance) - July 2027

The Brattle Group•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brattle Group is hiring Research Analysts to work from its Chicago office, contributing to project teams with senior consultants and experts. The role applies economic, financial, and analytical methods to legal, regulatory, and business challenges, including work in securities and finance. Research Analysts build financial, economic, and operational models using Excel and may develop programming-based models and data solutions. They conduct quantitative and qualitative research, including analysis of financial statements and markets, literature reviews, document examination, and preparation of memos. They also support expert witnesses by assisting with reports and presentations, and collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop solutions for clients. Securities work may include valuing financial assets, intangible property, and securities; examining internal controls, revenue recognition, and potential fraud; analyzing trading activity and earnings for potential securities violations; evaluating bankruptcy restructuring plans and creditor recoveries; and investigating fraud or money laundering using large databases and financial information. The role offers development in applied economics and finance, with support from a peer-level colleague and a manager-level career advisor. By the end of the first year, Research Analysts are expected to have learned basic research, spreadsheet and model building, and clear presentation of findings, and may gain experience across industries and coding languages.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, economics, business, accounting, or computer science.
Strong academic performance; successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Teamwork and leadership skills.
Intellectual curiosity and creativity.
Ownership of work and commitment to delivering high-quality work and excellent client service.
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

A significant, self-defined project completed using quantitative analysis and economic principles.

Responsibilities

Build financial, economic, and operational models, including valuation and cost-of-capital models.
Develop models and data-based client solutions using programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, Stata, and VBA.
Conduct research, including analysis of financial statements and markets, literature reviews, and examination of documents.
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 with colleagues at all levels to develop robust solutions for clients.
Depending on the case, assess financial asset, intangible property, or securities value; examine internal controls, revenue recognition, and potential fraud; analyze trading activity and earnings; evaluate restructuring plans and creditor recoveries; and analyze financial information for fraud or money laundering.