PhD Finance/Crypto Associate — Early Decision

Brattle; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Brattle Group seeks an Associate with a PhD to apply finance and economic theory to challenging, high-profile projects in a collegial and academically oriented environment.

This Early Decision track welcomes new graduates and experienced PhDs, with responsibilities including framing research, managing projects, supervising staff, developing client relationships, and contributing to litigation, regulation, and policy work.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance, Financial Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis.
• Experience in computer science, data analysis, blockchain, and/or crypto markets.
• Pre- or postgraduate work experience in a related discipline (preferably in finance, government, related industry, or consulting).
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills (including proficiency with analytical/statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel), along with practical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated record of outstanding academic and/or professional accomplishment.

Responsibilities

• Frame research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff.
• Develop client relationships and marketing and business development efforts.
• Apply finance and economic theory to high-profile litigation, regulation, and public policy issues.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Relationship building

Written and oral communications

Education

PhD in Finance/Financial Economics

Tools

STATA

R

Excel

Job description

Brattle Group seeks an Associate with a PhD to apply finance and economic theory to challenging, high-profile projects in a collegial and academically oriented environment.

This Early Decision track welcomes new graduates and experienced PhDs, with responsibilities including framing research, managing projects, supervising staff, developing client relationships, and contributing to litigation, regulation, and policy work.