Research Analyst (Economics and Finance) - July 2027

The Brattle Group • San Francisco, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Brattle Group is hiring Research Analysts to work from its San Francisco office, with a July 2027 start. Research Analysts are integral members of project teams and collaborate with senior consultants and experts on economic, financial, and litigation consulting engagements. They build financial, economic, and operational models, conduct quantitative and qualitative research, and help communicate complex concepts in legal and regulatory settings. Work may include valuation, accounting and securities regulation, bankruptcy and restructuring, and white-collar fraud investigations. The role also offers early-career development in applied economics and finance, with support from a peer-level colleague and a manager-level career advisor.

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.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity in approaching problems.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment to delivering excellent work and 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

• Completion of a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.

Responsibilities

• Build financial, economic, and operational models in Excel, including valuation models and cost-of-capital estimates.
• Develop models and data-based client solutions using programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, Stata, and VBA.
• Conduct research using financial statements, market analysis, literature reviews, and document examination; write memos to support insights and expert reports.
• Assist with preparing expert reports and presentations, helping experts explain economic and financial concepts clearly in legal and regulatory contexts.
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop robust and innovative client solutions.
• In securities matters, assess financial assets, intangible property, and securities; examine internal controls and revenue recognition; analyze trading activity and earnings; evaluate restructuring plans and creditor recoveries; and investigate potential fraud, money laundering, and market impacts.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript(s) as part of the application.

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 and meet the stated degree and work-authorization criteria

What This Job Offers

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