PhD Finance Associate — Quant Research & Projects

The Brattle Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brattle Group seeks a highly qualified Associate to join its team in New York, contributing to challenging economic, regulatory and financial projects. You will frame research approaches, manage projects, supervise staff, and build client relationships while expanding your expertise alongside senior economists.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Finance or Financial Economics with strong quantitative training and proficiency in STATA, R and Excel.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance, Financial Economics or related field with quantitative focus.
• Experience in data analysis, CS, blockchain, or crypto markets; or finance with energy/regulatory exposure.
• Postgraduate work in related discipline is strongly desired.
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills with software proficiency (STATA, R, Excel).
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Track record of outstanding academic/professional achievement.

Responsibilities

• Frame research approaches, manage projects and supervise staff.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Participate in continuous formal and informal training.
• Collaborate with project teams on high-profile economic and regulatory work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

STATA/R/Excel

Relationship building

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Finance/Financial Economics or related field

Tools

STATA

R

Excel

Job description

The Brattle Group seeks a highly qualified Associate to join its team in New York, contributing to challenging economic, regulatory and financial projects. You will frame research approaches, manage projects, supervise staff, and build client relationships while expanding your expertise alongside senior economists.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Finance or Financial Economics with strong quantitative training and proficiency in STATA, R and Excel.