Economic Consultant – Quantitative Analytics & Policy

NERA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Project Management training

Business development support

Formal performance evaluations

Job summary

NERA Economic Consulting, part of Marsh, seeks PhD economists in New York to join as Consultants. You will apply econometrics and quantitative methods to high-impact research across industries, developing models to answer critical business questions and producing client-ready reports.

Ideal candidates have completed their PhD, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and strong written and oral communication, with solid presentation and project management skills.

Qualifications

• PhD completed with training in econometrics and quantitative methods.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong presentation and project management abilities.
• 2–4 years of academic or relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical skills and knowledge gained during graduate studies.
• Conduct high-powered economic research across diverse industries.
• Develop economic and financial models to answer critical business questions.
• Perform cutting-edge economic analysis on complex real-life issues.
• Write research reports and client presentations for senior staff and clients.
• Influence project strategy, including preparation of oral and written testimony.
• Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics.
• Manage client relationships.
• Develop and strengthen project and people management skills.

Skills

Econometrics

Quantitative methods

Written communication

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Creative problem solving

Education

PhD in economics or related field

Job description

NERA Economic Consulting, part of Marsh, seeks PhD economists in New York to join as Consultants. You will apply econometrics and quantitative methods to high-impact research across industries, developing models to answer critical business questions and producing client-ready reports.

Ideal candidates have completed their PhD, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and strong written and oral communication, with solid presentation and project management skills.