Senior Economist

SSRN; United States; On-site; USD 253,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Immigration assistance

Market-leading compensation & benefits

Job summary

Cornerstone Research is seeking a Senior Economist to join our client-focused teams in the United States. The role emphasizes rigorous economic analysis, leadership of project teams, and mentoring junior staff.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in finance, economics, accounting, or marketing and demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and teamwork abilities. Immigration assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Must apply academic research to real-world issues and present concise explanations of complex analyses.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills demonstrated in doctoral or related work.

Responsibilities

• Work at the core of client project teams on challenging economic issues.
• Guide teams and junior staff while developing research and analytic capabilities.
• Contribute to innovative analytical approaches with high academic standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in finance, economics, accounting, or marketing

Job description

Posted

19 Oct 2026

Job Description & Qualification

Senior Economists at Cornerstone Research Cornerstone Research provides an interesting and rewarding work environment. Those joining our firm enjoy long-term career opportunities supported by our investments in their professional development and an escalating compensation structure including an industry-competitive salary and benefits package. The firm has grown steadily over more than 35 years, and we maintain a firm culture that is collegial, supportive, friendly, and collaborative. We benefit from close collaboration with leading academics in finance and economics.

Senior Economists work at the core of our client project teams and in the development of our practice, assuming increasing levels of responsibility. Senior Economists help devise and apply innovative analytical approaches meeting the highest academic standards to address challenging issues arising in our work. We invest heavily in cutting-edge information resources and computing capabilities and often have access to proprietary data to inform our analysis. Senior Economists help guide teams supported by our outstanding research analysts.

Career development for Senior Economists includes building communications and managerial abilities while honing their own research and analytical skills. The firm supports the development of those interested in becoming testifying experts in some or all of their work, and of those not choosing that path. Either approach provides opportunities for career advancement.

Candidate Profile

Cornerstone Research provides exceptional career opportunities for those who have pursued doctoral studies in finance, economics, accounting, or marketing. Casework at Cornerstone Research challenges Senior Economists to apply the breadth of theoretical and empirical skills gained through their doctoral training. Candidates must have the ability to apply academic research to real-world issues, present concise explanations of complex analyses, and independently manage projects and junior staff. The ideal candidate has at least three years of academic and/or nonacademic work experience; and has demonstrated strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Cornerstone Research will provide immigration assistance to eligible foreign nationals in accordance with the firm’s immigration policy and applicable law.

Cornerstone Research offers a market-leading compensation and benefits package. The base salary for the Senior Economist role with a relevant Ph.D. ranges from $252,500 to $322,500 in the United States. In addition to the base salary, new Senior Economists will be eligible for a signing bonus depending on skills, education, and based on performance, firm contributions, and other factors. Previous relevant work experience will be taken into consideration in determining compensation. Information about our benefits, including health and wellness and family support, can be found on the Careers page of our website.

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

About the Organization

About Cornerstone Research

Cornerstone Research is at the forefront of economic and financial consulting, delivering the rigorous analytical solutions required to navigate complex disputes. The firm draws from an extensive network of prominent academic and industry experts to support each matter effectively. Pairing a deep understanding of economics and finance with a suite of industry-leading artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, Cornerstone provides clients with a sophisticated, tailored approach. A reputation for innovation, precision, and excellence has defined Cornerstone since 1989. That momentum continues with over 1,000 professionals collaborating across nine offices in the US, UK, and EU.