PhD Economist Consultant – Hybrid/Remote

Marsh McLennan; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401K savings and retirement programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

NERA is seeking candidates with PhD-level training in economics to work on high-impact economic research and policy questions for leading law firms and corporations. You will develop and apply quantitative models, perform rigorous analyses, and present findings to clients and senior staff.

Ideal applicants will have strong writing and speaking skills, project management capability, and the ability to collaborate across experts.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics with econometrics and quantitative methods training.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong presentation ability.
• Completion of PhD; 2–4 years of academic or relevant industry experience possible.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Economics knowledge

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Project management

Education

PhD in Economics

Econometrics training

Job description

NERA is seeking candidates with PhD-level training in economics to work on high-impact economic research and policy questions for leading law firms and corporations. You will develop and apply quantitative models, perform rigorous analyses, and present findings to clients and senior staff.

Ideal applicants will have strong writing and speaking skills, project management capability, and the ability to collaborate across experts.