Research Analyst Intern (Economics & Finance) - Summer 2027

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brattle Group in Washington, DC offers a Summer Internship where you apply economic and financial concepts in a professional services setting, collaborating with experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

You’ll build models in Excel and use tools such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, and VBA, conduct literature reviews, support expert witnesses, and work on team projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline with strong academic performance (typical GPA 3.7+).
• Great teamwork and leadership skills; project work is team-based.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity; ownership and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• General finance knowledge and interest in learning more; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build economic, financial, and operational models using Excel and other tools (R, Python, Stata, SAS, VBA).
• Conduct qualitative research, literature reviews, and write memos to support expert reports.
• Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations for regulatory and legal contexts.
• Collaborate with team members at all levels to develop robust, innovative solutions for clients.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Undergraduate in quantitative field

Tools

Excel

R

Python

Stata

SAS

VBA

Job description

Please note that while we accept applications for our internship position starting in the fall, we will not begin actively contacting candidates for interviews until/after November 2026.

Our Summer Internship Opportunity:

This internship program will provide you with the opportunity to apply the economic and financial concepts you’re learning in the classroom in a professional services setting. It will also help you to improve your research and data analysis skills as well as learn to manage and prioritize tasks. You will work side by side with internationally recognized experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

International Arbitration Research Analyst Intern Role

As a Research Analyst intern at The Brattle Group, you will be integral to our project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Quantitative Models and Solutions: You'll build economic, financial, and operational models using Excel (e.g. valuation models, estimating cost of capital). You may also create innovative data-based solutions for clients using programming languages, such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, and VBA (e.g. conducting statistical and econometric analysis).
• Qualitative Research and Literature Review: You'll conduct comprehensive research, including market analysis, literature reviews, document examination, and writing memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
• Supporting Expert Witnesses: You'll assist in preparing expert reports and presentations, helping our experts present complex economic and financial concepts clearly in legal and regulatory contexts.
• Collaborating with Team Members: Effective communication and teamwork are critical. You'll work closely with colleagues at all levels, contributing to the development of robust and innovative solutions for our clients.

Typical Assignments Might Include:

• Breach of Contract Disputes: Analyzing economic impacts and calculating damages resulting from breaches in international contracts.
• Commercial Disputes: Evaluating financial transactions, market conditions, and the economic consequences of business decisions in cross-border commercial conflicts.
• Investment Treaty Arbitrations: Assessing the economic value of investments and the financial impacts of regulatory changes or expropriation.

You will work in a collaborative atmosphere where dedication to project success and individual career and professional development are emphasized. You will have the opportunity to discover where your strengths and interests lie and how you can best apply your skills. The work environment is collegial; and there is significant, on-going contact between senior and junior staff.

The Candidate:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, business, finance, mathematics), with strong academic performance. Successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).
• Great teamwork and leadership skills. Our project work is done almost exclusively on teams, so it’s critical that our interns work well with others.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity. We are looking for candidates who consistently want to learn more and approach problems with creativity.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment. Successful interns are committed to delivering their best work product, taking ownership of their work, and engaging in excellent client services.
• General finance knowledge, familiarity with financial concepts and interest in learning more.
• Strong communication skills.

To Be Considered for the Research Analyst Intern Position:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted)

The anticipated base gross salary for this position in Washington, DC is $1,850.00 per week.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

THE EMPLOYER

The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit brattle.com.