Associate, PhD - Economics Focus (2027)

thebrattlegroup; Toronto; On-site; CAD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Base salary and bonus program

Job summary

The Brattle Group in Toronto seeks an Associate to contribute to challenging economic, regulatory, and financial analyses for clients worldwide. Associates frame research approaches, manage projects, and supervise staff while building expertise across projects.

They gain hands-on experience, develop client relationships, and participate in marketing and business development, with formal and informal training that supports career progression toward Principals and expert witnesses.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or related field with strong quantitative analysis.
• Postgraduate work experience in finance, government, consulting, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with software proficiency.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication abilities.
• Entrepreneurial drive and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Frame research approaches and manage projects.
• Supervise team and staff on project work.
• Develop client relationships and participate in marketing efforts.
• Apply economic theory to high-profile litigation, regulation, and policy questions.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

STATA

R

Excel

Analytical thinking

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Entrepreneurial drive

Relationship building

Education

PhD in Economics

Postgraduate work in economics/finance/government/consulting

Tools

STATA

R

Excel

Job description

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

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 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.