Experienced Consultant (Finance Practice)

Bates White Economic Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $75K

Hybrid work environment

Fitness center

Rooftop terrace

Billiards & ping pong

Job summary

Bates White Economic Consulting in Washington, DC seeks experienced Consultants to join our Finance Practice as Consultant II or Senior Consultant starting January 2027. You will contribute to all project phases from inception to delivery, building economic models, performing data analyses, and preparing client-ready presentations and reports.

You will collaborate with PhD economists and other professionals, engage in mentoring and recruiting activities, and participate in our dynamic, hybrid

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; Master’s degree a plus; academic training in economics, corporate finance, accounting, or related subjects preferred.
• Hold or are actively pursuing or interested in pursuing a CVA, CFA, or MBA.
• 1-4 years of experience in a professional services environment preferably with exposure to FP&A, research, consulting, and transfer pricing.
• Strong familiarity with public company financial statements, analyst reports, and/or transfer pricing documentation.
• Strong experience with financial statement research and analysis and/or strong valuation skills.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing standard financial databases such as S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg.
• Professional experience with Stata, R, or similar programming language is a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working in teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to independently manage workstreams, including preparing client deliverables.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience in client management a plus.
• Can legally work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Work with databases, spreadsheets, and other tools to analyze data and other information, and create economic and business models.
• Conduct research, synthesize facts, communicate with experts and clients, and prepare presentations and reports.
• Contribute to thought leadership and analyses.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues at all levels and backgrounds, from other Consultants to PhD Economists, Partners, and Experts.
• Actively engage in the Bates White community by participating in mentoring, recruiting, training, philanthropic events, and other initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Research

Client communication

Team collaboration

Stata/R

Public company analysis

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Master’s degree

CVA

CFA

MBA

Tools

S&P Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Job description

Firm overview

Bates White is a boutique consulting firm based in Washington, DC. Recognized as a top workplace, the firm provides advanced economic, financial, and econometric analysis to law firms, companies, and government agencies.

Bates White is proud to have been consistently ranked among the top firms in the Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms, named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post/WTOP News for the past eleven years, and listed as a top consulting firm by Management Consulted.

Learn more about the Consultant experience here: https://www.bateswhite.com/careers/consultants-and-management

What you’ll do

We are seeking experienced candidates to fill Consultant openings in our Washington, DC office starting in January 2027. You would join the firm as a Consultant II or Senior Consultant in our Finance Practice and contribute to all aspects of a project, from inception to completion. You will:

• Work with databases, spreadsheets, and other tools to analyze data and other information, and create economic and business models.
• Conduct research, synthesize facts, communicate with experts and clients, and prepare presentations and reports.
• Contribute to thought leadership and analyses.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues at all levels and backgrounds, from other Consultants to PhD Economists, Partners, and Experts.
• Actively engage in the Bates White community by participating in mentoring, recruiting, training, philanthropic events, and other initiatives.

What you’ll bring to the table

• Undergraduate degree required; Master’s degree a plus; academic training in economics, corporate finance, accounting, or related subjects preferred.
• Hold or are actively pursuing or interested in pursuing a CVA, CFA, or MBA.
• 1-4 years of experience in a professional services environment preferably with exposure to financial planning and analysis (FP&A), research, consulting, and transfer pricing.
• Strong familiarity with public company financial statements, analyst reports, and/or transfer pricing documentation.
• Strong experience with financial statement research and analysis and/or strong valuation skills.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing standard financial databases such as S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg.
• Professional experience with Stata, R, or similar programming language is a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working in teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to independently manage workstreams, including preparing client deliverables.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience in client management a plus.
• Can legally work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

What you can expect from us

We are committed to providing an exceptional employee experience. You can expect:

• Competitive compensation and benefits including tuition reimbursement up to $75K, low healthcare premiums, and more!
• Hybrid work environment with three coordinated in-office days per week.
• Open culture where your voice is heard, your input is sought, and your contributions are rewarded.
• Fun and engaging culture including frequent social events.
• Amenities that include a fitness center, rooftop terrace, standing desks, espresso, fresh fruit, breakfast and afternoon snack, billiards, and ping pong.
• Employee-driven community outreach program featuring fundraising events (e.g., trivia, game shows, cooking competitions, etc.), volunteer opportunities, and matching funds along with our pro bono program.
• Investment in your career through training programs, an assigned mentor and peer coach, and frequent feedback.
• Networking opportunities through employee interest groups—Women’s Network, International Network, BWProud Network, and Engagement, Inclusion, & Diversity Council.

Bates White is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at [phone] or email your request to [e-mail]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the Know your Rights Poster for more information.