PhD candidates with quantitative finance experience and regulatory or litigation background will find this collaborative, academically-oriented role in San Francisco.
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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 San Francisco, CA 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.