Research Analyst Summer 2027 (Generalist)

Coherent Economics LLC•Boston, MA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Coherent Economics is a boutique economic consulting firm with offices in Illinois, Massachusetts and Texas. We are seeking Research Analysts to join our Boston and Chicago offices for Summer 2027. As a Research Analyst at Coherent Economics, you will play an active role in supporting high-stakes antitrust, intellectual property, damages and valuation cases across a variety of industries. Working on case teams with colleagues and economic experts, you will contribute to projects from start to finish, developing both technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment. Coherent has crafted an onboarding program of employee-led module trainings, panels, presentations by our Partners and senior leadership, and peer-to-peer mentorship to help our Analysts quickly become valued contributors to our client casework. Many of our tenured employees began their careers as Analysts, demonstrating the opportunities available for those eager to learn, contribute, and grow with Coherent. At Coherent, we are committed to investing in our people and building long-term careers. As your career progresses, you will have opportunities to take on increased responsibility, manage projects, mentor junior team members, and deepen your expertise in economic consulting. For employees interested in pursuing graduate education, Coherent offers an MBA-sponsorship program for tenured, high-performing team members. This benefit enables employees to continue their professional development while receiving financial support from the firm and returning with enhanced leadership, business, and analytical skills to accelerate their careers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
Experience with Stata, R, Python, SQL, or similar analytical software
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning skills
Exceptional attention to detail and a highly organized, process-oriented work style
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment
Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to Coherent's workplace values
Ability to commute to our Boston or Chicago office on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Responsibilities

Analyze complex datasets and develop quantitative models using tools such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, and SQL. You will help identify key insights, test economic hypotheses, and support expert analyses in litigation and consulting engagements.
Conduct industry research, review market and company information, evaluate economic literature, and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights that support case strategy and expert opinions.
Assist in the preparation of expert reports, presentations, and client deliverables. You will help communicate complex economic concepts in a manner that is clear, persuasive, and accessible to non-technical audiences.
Work closely with colleagues across all levels of the firm, from fellow Analysts to Directors and Partners. At Coherent, Analysts are trusted contributors whose ideas and perspectives help shape project outcomes from day one.
Participate in formal training programs, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing learning experiences designed to strengthen your analytical, technical, and communication skills.