Associate, PhD - Economics Focus (2027)

The Brattle Group
Chicago, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

PhD candidates in Economics with quantitative experience and a collaborative mindset will find this role's blend of academic rigor and project leadership appealing, particularly in Chicago's consulting environment.

Best fit for

  • PhD economists with prior consulting or industry experience who thrive in collaborative teams
    — “PhD in Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis”
  • Candidates seeking to grow into leadership and expert roles through hands-on projects
    — “Associates are central members of each project team and they apply finance and economic theory and practice to high-profile litigation, corporate strategy, regulation, and public policy issues on behalf of our clients”
  • Individuals who value continuous training and are motivated by professional development and client impact
    — “Brattle Associates benefit from continuous formal and informal training and development opportunities”

Things to consider

  • Recent graduates must provide 2-3 references, which may limit flexibility in application timing
    — “If you are a recent graduate, 2-3 references or letters of recommendations should be sent”
  • The role anticipates a base salary of $230,000 in Chicago, which may not be suitable for all financial expectations
    — “The anticipated base gross salary for this position in Chicago, IL is $230,000 annually”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior project leadership or teamwork experience in your cover letter and CV
    — “Associates are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff”
  • Showcase a writing sample that demonstrates economic analysis and policy impact
    — “A writing sample/research paper”
  • Emphasize your ability to build relationships and contribute to business development
    — “Excellent relationship building skills”
  • Demonstrate specific technical proficiency with STATA, R, or Excel in your resume or interview responses
    — “Excellent analytic and quantitative skills (including proficiency with analytical/statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel)”
  • Position yourself as having a record of academic or professional excellence in your application materials
    — “Demonstrated record of outstanding academic and/or professional accomplishment”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • framing research approaches
  • managing projects
  • supervising team/staff
  • developing client relationships
Typical background
PhD in Economics or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Phd In Economics Or Related FieldExcellent Analytic And Quantitative SkillsEntrepreneurial DriveExcellent Relationship Building SkillsProficiency In Written And Oral Communications

Preferred

Pre- Or Postgraduate Work Experience In A Related Discipline

Stack & domain

FinanceQuantitative AnalysisStataRExcelEntrepreneurial DriveRelationship BuildingCommunicationEconomicsRegulatoryFinancial

About the role

Original posting from The Brattle Group via Greenhouse

Associates at The Brattle Group

Associates work as part of a team on challenging and high-profile projects in a collegial and academically-oriented work environment. Brattle is large enough to be sought after to answer complex economic, regulatory, and financial questions for clients around the world. We are also small enough to provide our Associates with a variety of experiences and individualized development from our experts. Associates are central members of each project team and they apply finance and economic theory and practice to high-profile litigation, corporate strategy, regulation, and public policy issues on behalf of our clients.

Associates are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff while building individual expertise. As they gain valuable hands-on project experience, Associates also become more involved in developing client relationships and marketing and business development efforts. Brattle Associates benefit from continuous formal and informal training and development opportunities.  Many of our Associates develop into Principals and testifying experts.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess

PhD in Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis

Pre- or postgraduate work experience in a related discipline (preferably in finance, government, related industry, or consulting) is strongly desired

Intellectual curiosity

Excellent analytic and quantitative skills (including proficiency with analytical/statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel), along with practical problem-solving abilities

An entrepreneurial drive

Excellent relationship building skills

Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications

Desire to work in a collaborative team environment

Demonstrated record of outstanding academic and/or professional accomplishment

To be considered for the Associate position, please submit the following materials:

Cover letter that describes your interest in economic consulting and states your location preference

CV/resume

A writing sample/research paper 

Additional requirements:

If you are a recent graduate, 2-3 references or letters of recommendations should be sent to recruiting@brattle.com.   Please note: No other application materials are accepted at this email address

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary for this position in Chicago, IL is $230,000 annually.  Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We encourage all applicants to click here to review our full Equal Employer Opportunity Statement.

THE EMPLOYER

The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit brattle.com​.​​​​​

Source: The Brattle Group careers (Greenhouse)

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