Aimed at mid-level professionals with quantitative expertise who thrive in collaborative, team-based environments.
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Original posting from The Brattle Group via Greenhouse
Our Research Associate Interns are involved in diverse, challenging assignments within a stimulating, collegial work environment. As a Research Associate, you will participate in project teams with senior consulting staff, working alongside internationally recognized experts in financial and regulatory economics, corporate finance, energy, and competition. You will have an opportunity to support our Principals, Academic Advisors, and Outside Experts as they serve as expert witnesses before courts and arbitration panels on behalf of law firms, corporations, and government agencies in the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and elsewhere.
Research Associates Interns at Brattle are experienced professionals who bring valuable expertise and education to our team. This role is ideal for those who have advanced beyond the Research Analyst level and are continuing to grow their skills as they prepare for the Associate role.
Major Responsibilities:
Data Management and Quality
Understand, perform, and supervise statistical/econometric analyses
Use state of the art tools most suited to problem at hand
Help Associate(s) spot conceptual flaws in other parts of the project analysis
Define RA tasks, help RAs start their work and keep them on schedule
Give timely feedback, positive and constructive, to RAs when appropriate
Assess whether model is conceptually doing what is needed for the project and translate institutional knowledge into realistic but tractable model
Produce documents/spreadsheets that are professionally formatted/edited and free of errors
Support modeling tasks as needed
Understand and solve complex calculations and/or data transformations
Be able to reverse engineer and/or replicate opponent's analysis for evaluation and criticism
Create compelling graphics/tables/charts to support the relevant arguments (without associate guidance)
Manage documents in a manner that is transparent to others outside of the project team
Regularly offer creative solutions to project and other problems
Ensure both technical and conceptual quality in all work
Regularly contribute to the conceptual foundation of projects
Perform interchangeably with junior level associates in the majority of situations
Research and Project Participation
Develop institutional expertise in a particular area of Brattle work and have an expertise regarding several information sources (knowing where to get industry information) – is viewed as the go to person for at least one area
Regularly be responsible for multiple tasks simultaneously
Develop awareness of impact of work on deadlines and be able to flex as appropriate to ensure compliance with little guidance
Draft several aspects of final report: client memos, proposals, presentations, etc.
Independently determine the data or information research needs based on the end results desired by the associate or principals
Provide insightful analysis, rather than descriptive summaries, for written work products
See connections and applications from one project to others and can articulately explain to others
Regularly contribute to firm initiatives, e.g. recruiting, training, and business development
Develop a leadership “presence” and regularly take a “front seat” role on projects
Teach technical and project management skills to other RAs either through tutoring, training or Brown Bags
Formally and informally mentor junior staff members
The ideal candidate will possess:
Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline along with 3 – 4 years of experience in economic consulting or industry, preferably in the competition and antitrust space
Our project work is done almost exclusively on teams, so it’s critical that our Research Associate’s work well with others
Intellectual curiosity and creativity as we are looking for candidates who consistently want to learn more and approach problems with creativity
A high degree of ownership and commitment. Successful Research Associates are committed to delivering their best work product and taking ownership of their work.
Expertise in Excel as well as other data applications is desired
The anticipated base gross salary for this position in San Francisco, CA is $2,500.00 per week.
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.
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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.