Associate, PhD - Early Decision (Economics Focus) (2027)

Aplaro Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 196,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonus program

Job summary

The Brattle Group is seeking Associates to join its team of economists and quantitative researchers in New York, NY. Candidates hold a PhD in Economics or related fields and bring strong analytical skills, software proficiency (STATA, R, Excel), and an entrepreneurial mindset to solve high-profile economic, regulatory, and financial questions for clients worldwide.

Representing a collegial, academically oriented workplace, Associates will frame research approaches, manage projects, supervise

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or related field is required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a record of academic or professional achievement.
• Experience with analytic software (STATA, R, Excel) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Frame research approaches for economic questions on projects.
• Manage projects and supervise team members on assignments.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

STATA

R

Excel

Written & oral communication

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial drive

Education

PhD in Economics or related field

Postgraduate work experience in finance/government/consulting

Tools

STATA

R

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 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

Compensation

The anticipated base gross salary for this position in New York, NY is $230,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

Benefits

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.