Associate, PhD - Economics Focus (2027)

The Brattle Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Brattle Group is seeking an Associate to join our Chicago team on high-profile economic, regulatory, and financial projects. You will frame research approaches, manage projects, and supervise staff while building expertise, with opportunities to develop client relationships and marketing efforts.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in economics or related field, possess strong quantitative skills, and have experience with STATA/R/Excel.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics or related field with strong quantitative analysis.
• Experience in finance, government, or consulting is desirable.
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills with software proficiency.
• Strong relationship-building and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Frame research approaches and manage projects.
• Supervise team members and build expertise.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to marketing efforts.
• Benefit from formal and informal training and development.

Skills

PhD in Economics

Quantitative analysis

STATA

R

Excel

Client relationship building

Written and oral communication

Collaborative team

Academic/professional accomplishment

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

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 Chicago, IL is $230,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

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.

As set forth in The Brattle Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any 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.