Associate, PhD - Economics Focus (2027)

The Brattle Group
Toronto, Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with a PhD in Economics and prior consulting or industry experience working in economic consulting and regulatory environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a PhD in Economics and prior consulting or industry experience
    — “PhD in Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis”
  • Individuals seeking to build expertise while engaging in high-profile litigation and policy work
    — “Associates work as part of a team on challenging and high-profile projects”
  • Those who are comfortable with both independent research and collaborative team dynamics
    — “Associates are central members of each project team and they apply finance and economic theory and practice”

Things to consider

  • Recent graduates must secure 2-3 references or recommendation letters promptly
    — “If you are a recent graduate, 2-3 references or letters of recommendations should be sent”
  • The role involves significant client interaction and marketing responsibilities
    — “As they gain valuable hands-on project experience, Associates also become more involved in developing client relationships and marketing and business development efforts”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize leadership in past projects and your ability to supervise teams
    — “Associates are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff”
  • Showcase your ability to translate complex economic concepts into clear client insights
    — “clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts”
  • Include a writing sample that demonstrates analytical rigor and policy relevance
    — “A writing sample/research paper”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • high-quality research
  • client satisfaction
Typical background
PhD in Economicsquantitative finance

Skills & requirements

Required

Quantitative AnalysisEconomic TheoryFinancial ModelingRegulatory ComplianceProject Management

Preferred

Consulting ExperienceLitigation Support

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, 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 Toronto, ON is CA$230,000 annually.  Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

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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