Associate, PhD - Economics Focus (2027)

The Brattle Group, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

The Brattle Group, Inc. in Toronto, Canada seeks Associates to join a team delivering high-profile economic and financial insights for clients worldwide.

You will frame research, manage projects, and help develop client relationships in a collegial, academically oriented environment. Associates apply finance and economic theory to complex regulatory, litigation, and public policy questions, with opportunities for diverse experiences and individualized development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or related field with strong quantitative analysis.
• Pre- or postgraduate work experience in finance, government, related industry, or consulting is strongly desired.
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills (including proficiency with analytical/statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel), along with practical problem-solving abilities
• 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

Responsibilities

• Framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff while building individual expertise.
• Develop client relationships and marketing and business development efforts.
• Continuous formal and informal training and development opportunities; path to Principals and testifying experts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Relationship building

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Economics or related field

Tools

STATA

R

Excel

Job description

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

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