PhD Economist - Economic Advisory & Policy Consulting

Secretariat; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Secretariat is a leading global expert services and consulting firm that seeks PhD economists to tackle high‑stakes disputes with clarity and credibility. You will work with a team of experts and mentors to apply rigorous research, data, and economic theory to client matters from day one.

The role offers a flexible work model with opportunities to work from U.S. offices, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, completed or anticipated by start date.
• Strong training in microeconomics, econometrics, and quantitative methods.
• Ability to conduct rigorous research and analyze data.
• Interest in applying doctoral training to consulting and policy matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative, detail‑oriented problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Apply economic reasoning to high-stakes disputes.
• Collaborate with experts and case teams on client work.
• Translate complex analyses into clear client insights.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Research design

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Economics

Tools

Stata

R

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Excel

Job description

Secretariat is a leading global expert services and consulting firm that seeks PhD economists to tackle high‑stakes disputes with clarity and credibility. You will work with a team of experts and mentors to apply rigorous research, data, and economic theory to client matters from day one.

The role offers a flexible work model with opportunities to work from U.S. offices, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.