Associate, PhD - Finance Focus (2027)

The Brattle Group
New York, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at early-career PhDs in Finance or related fields who seek hands-on project experience and have a background in data analysis or regulatory matters.

Best fit for

  • PhD candidates with a background in data analysis or regulatory issues and a desire to engage in collaborative, high-profile projects
    — “Associates work as part of a team on challenging and high-profile projects in a collegial and academically-oriented work environment.”
  • Individuals with strong quantitative skills and a track record of academic or professional excellence
    — “Demonstrated record of outstanding academic and/or professional accomplishment”
  • Candidates who can balance project management with research and are interested in growing into leadership roles
    — “Associates are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff while building individual expertise.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require recent graduates to provide references directly to the firm
    — “If you are a recent graduate, 2-3 references or letters of recommendations should be sent to recruiting@brattle.com.”
  • The base salary is anticipated to be $230,000 annually in New York, NY, though it may vary based on experience
    — “The anticipated base gross salary for this position in New York, NY is $230,000 annually.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with analytical tools like STATA, R, or Excel in your resume and interview responses
    — “Excellent analytic and quantitative skills (including proficiency with analytical/statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel)”
  • Highlight your ability to frame research approaches and manage projects in your cover letter
    — “Associates are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff”
  • Showcase a writing sample that reflects strong communication and analytical depth
    — “A writing sample/research paper”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Develop and execute high-profile projects
  • Contribute to client relationships
  • Participate in business development
Typical background
PhD in Finance or Financial EconomicsQuantitative Analysis Experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Phd In Finance Or Financial EconomicsQuantitative AnalysisEconomic ConsultingProject ManagementClient Relationship Building

Preferred

BlockchainCryptocurrency MarketsOil And GasRegulatory MattersLitigation

Stack & domain

FinanceFinancial EconomicsQuantitative AnalysisComputer ScienceData AnalysisBlockchainCryptocurrency MarketsEconomicsOil And GasPipelinesRegulatory MattersLitigationStataRExcelIntellectual CuriosityAnalytic And Quantitative SkillsPractical Problem-solving AbilitiesEntrepreneurial DriveRelationship Building SkillsWritten And Oral CommunicationsCollaborative Team EnvironmentRegulatoryPublic Policy

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 some of the most important complex economic, regulatory, and financial questions for clients around the world. We are also small enough to provide our Associates with individualized development and a variety of experiences from our experts. Associates are central members of each project team and 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 Finance, Financial Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis

Experience in computer science, data analysis, blockchain, or cryptocurrency markets; or a background in economics or finance with experience in oil and gas, pipelines, regulatory matters, or litigation

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 New York, NY 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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