Associate - Generalist (PhD) (2027 Start Date)

Sacbar; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Analysis Group in New York seeks an Associate to tackle complex business problems across practice areas. You will drive research, analysis, and strategy on cases, working across multiple projects with colleagues and clients. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D.

in Economics, Finance, or related field, with strong quantitative skills, experience with SAS, R, Stata or Python, and a collaborative mindset. You will contribute to empirical models, prepare reports, and participate in firm-building

Qualifications

• PhD required in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Strong quantitative and research skills, analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative analyses and modeling: develop empirical models using SAS, R, Stata, Python.
• Qualitative research: review academic/industry sources and client documents.
• Prepare reports and collaborate with experts to generate evidence-based solutions.
• Team building and collaboration across offices and levels.
• Firm-building initiatives: recruiting, mentoring, inclusion, business development.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related discipline

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Python

Job description

As an associate, you have the opportunity to work on complex business problems within an inclusive and collaborative environment. Associates can expect to work on multiple projects at a time across various practice areas and industries. Associates can expect to play a critical role in driving the research, analysis, and strategy of cases.

Responsibilities may include:

• Quantitative analyses and modeling: you will help lead the development of empirical models to address our clients' needs using tools such as SAS, R, Stata, Python.
• Qualitative research: you will contribute to and oversee the review of academic and industry research; you will evaluate client documents to develop support to address our clients' needs.
• Preparation of reports/collaboration with experts: you will assist in the development of expert reports and other client deliverables; you will collaborate with internal and external experts to identify innovative, evidence-based solutions to our clients' problems.
• Team building and collaboration: you will collaborate with colleagues at all levels and across offices as part of your portfolio of case work, helping to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Firm-building initiatives: you will contribute to firm life by participating in recruiting, mentoring, and inclusion initiatives; pro bono work; and business development and marketing activities (including marketing calls and pitch material development).

Analysis Group fosters a progressive and academically oriented work environment, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration across diverse areas of expertise.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Strong quantitative and research skills, including analytical and creative problem-solving abilities; familiarity with AI tools; the ability to apply targeted research to address client challenges; intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to continuously learn; and the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to opposing arguments.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• A strong academic track record, with demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.