Research Analyst (Economics and Finance) - July 2027

The Brattle Group•New York, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Brattle Group is hiring Research Analysts to work from its New York office, with a July 2027 start. Research Analysts contribute to project teams alongside senior consultants and experts, applying economic, financial, quantitative, and analytical expertise to legal disputes, regulatory proceedings, and business strategy. Work may include building financial, economic, and operational models in Excel and developing data-based solutions using programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, Stata, and VBA; conducting financial, market, and literature research; examining documents and writing memos; and supporting expert reports and presentations. In the Securities practice, assignments may involve valuation, accounting and revenue-recognition analysis, securities regulation, bankruptcy and restructuring, and white-collar fraud investigations. The role offers development in applied economics and finance. Analysts are paired with 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 spreadsheets and models, and clearly present research findings. They may also gain experience across industries and coding languages. The anticipated base gross annual salary in New York is $97,908, and the company offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance.

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.
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.
For candidates requiring visa support: have or anticipate having a STEM degree upon graduation and be eligible for at least 36 months of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

A significant self-defined project completed using quantitative analysis and economic principles.
Ability to apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Build financial, economic, and operational models, including valuation models and cost-of-capital estimates, using Excel.
Develop models and data-based client solutions using programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, Stata, and VBA.
Conduct financial statement research, market analysis, literature reviews, and document examinations.
Write memos that provide insights and support expert reports.
Assist with preparing expert reports and presentations, helping explain complex economic and financial concepts in legal and regulatory contexts.
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues at all levels to develop robust and innovative client solutions.
Work on securities matters that may include valuation, accounting, securities regulation, bankruptcy and restructuring, and white-collar fraud investigations.