Managing Economist (AEA 2027)

Ladders; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Market-leading compensation

Signing bonus

Structured career growth

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Managing Economist (AEA 2027) to lead economic, statistical, and financial analyses for client engagements in the Business Services space, based in Washington, DC.

The role develops financial models, guides client-facing work, and mentors junior team members while building trusted client relationships and presenting findings clearly.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics with a focus on empirical economics or finance.
• Experience with econometric modeling techniques.
• Experience using AI tools for research and data analysis.
• Publications or research demonstrating technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design economic, statistical, and financial analyses for client engagements.
• Develop models for financial data and markets.
• Manage client relationships and deliver presentations.
• Oversee and mentor junior staff members.
• Conduct quality control and industry research.

Education

PhD in economics (empirical industrial organization, applied economics, microeconomics, econometrics, finance, or labor economics)

Tools

Stata

R

SQL

Excel

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Managing Economist (AEA 2027) to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will focus on delivering rigorous economic, statistical, and financial analysis in support of client engagements. The Managing Economist will develop models for financial data and markets, contribute to high-impact research, and help guide client-facing work in a consulting environment. In addition to technical analysis, this person will build trusted client relationships, present findings clearly, and mentor junior team members.

Location: Washington, DC - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $240,000 - $260,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design economic, statistical, and financial analyses
• Develop models for financial data and markets
• Manage client relationships and deliver presentations
• Oversee and mentor junior staff members
• Conduct quality control and industry research

Qualifications

• PhD in economics with a focus on empirical industrial organization, applied economics, microeconomics, econometrics, finance, or labor economics
• Experience with econometric modeling techniques
• Previous experience in antitrust, securities, financial economics, or capital markets is preferred
• Strong interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis and research
• Experience using AI tools for research and data analysis
• Proven technical expertise through publications or research
• Proficient in Excel and database software such as Stata, R, and SQL, with a willingness to learn more

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities in a growing consulting firm
• Market-leading compensation and benefits package
• Eligibility for signing and performance bonuses
• Structured career growth paths

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.