(2027 PhD/ABD graduates) Senior Associate (Finance Practice)

Charles River Associates•Boston, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Charles River Associates (CRA) is a global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise to law firms, corporations, and governments. The Finance practice applies expertise in finance, accounting, and economics to significant legal and regulatory matters, often quantifying economic damages in complex commercial litigation. Work may involve valuation disputes, financial-market matters, and the development of fact-specific financial models. Analyses are summarized in expert reports presenting opinions and supporting analysis for use in court. Senior Associates work with CRA colleagues and academic experts on project teams. They analyze financial and economic data, develop models, communicate findings to clients and senior stakeholders, and contribute to client deliverables and practice development. The position is intended for PhD or ABD candidates graduating in late 2026 or 2027. CRA supports colleague development through formal and informal skills programs, technical and presentation training, seminars, mentoring, and performance coaching. The firm describes a work arrangement involving an average of three to four days per week in the office, with days coordinated with the practice or team; work may also involve another CRA office or a client location. The annual base salary estimate is $180,000–$212,500, with possible additional bonus incentive compensation. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

PhD in Finance or Accounting, with graduation in late 2026 or 2027; ABD candidates are included in the position title.
Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and empirical economic methodologies.
Broad research and quantitative analysis skills, including strong Excel skills.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated high initiative and leadership.
Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Curious and analytical thinking, with creative approaches to non-standard problems.

Responsibilities

Independently conceptualize issues and design complex economic and financial models to analyze data.
Guide programming, model building, and regression analysis using statistical analysis programs such as Stata, SAS, R, or Python.
Draw conclusions and generate insights for academics and senior leaders based on models and data analysis.
Draft and present portions of client deliverables, including expert reports summarizing opinions, conclusions, and recommendations, as well as third-party financial, market, and industry data.
Interact directly with attorneys, industry professionals, and government entities on finance, strategy, and economics issues.
Assist regulators and financial institutions with analysis of trading on exchanges and in OTC markets for a wide spectrum of contracts.
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of economic analyses and opinions.
Facilitate internal and client meetings when appropriate.
Supervise, coach, and delegate work to junior analysts.
Identify and raise potential project revenue opportunities to senior staff.
Assist with practice development, including mentoring, training, recruiting, and thought leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Life and disability insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
Commuter benefits.
Potential additional bonus incentive compensation.
Skills development programs, including technical and presentation training, seminars, mentoring, and performance coaching.
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.