Associate, PhD - Finance Focus (2027)

The Brattle Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brattle Group seeks a highly qualified Associate to join its team in New York, contributing to challenging economic, regulatory and financial projects. You will frame research approaches, manage projects, supervise staff, and build client relationships while expanding your expertise alongside senior economists.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Finance or Financial Economics with strong quantitative training and proficiency in STATA, R and Excel.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance, Financial Economics or related field with quantitative focus.
• Experience in data analysis, CS, blockchain, or crypto markets; or finance with energy/regulatory exposure.
• Postgraduate work in related discipline is strongly desired.
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills with software proficiency (STATA, R, Excel).
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Track record of outstanding academic/professional achievement.

Responsibilities

• Frame research approaches, manage projects and supervise staff.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Participate in continuous formal and informal training.
• Collaborate with project teams on high-profile economic and regulatory work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

STATA/R/Excel

Relationship building

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Finance/Financial 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 some of the most important complex economic, regulatory, and financial questions for clients around the world. We are also small enough to provide our Associates with individualized development and a variety of experiences from our experts. Associates are central members of each project team and 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 Finance, Financial Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis
• Experience in computer science, data analysis, blockchain, or cryptocurrency markets; or a background in economics or finance with experience in oil and gas, pipelines, regulatory matters, or litigation
• 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 New York, NY 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.

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.