Associate, PhD - Economics Focus (2027)
The Brattle Group
$230,000 / year
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Associates at The Brattle Group
Associates work as part of a team on challenging and high-profile projects in a collegial and academically-oriented work environment. Brattle is large enough to be sought after to answer complex economic, regulatory, and financial questions for clients around the world. We are also small enough to provide our Associates with a variety of experiences and individualized development from our experts. Associates are central members of each project team and they apply finance and economic theory and practice to high-profile litigation, corporate strategy, regulation, and public policy issues on behalf of our clients.
Associates are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff while building individual expertise. As they gain valuable hands-on project experience, Associates also become more involved in developing client relationships and marketing and business development efforts. Brattle Associates benefit from continuous formal and informal training and development opportunities. Many of our Associates develop into Principals and testifying experts.
Ideal Candidates Will Possess
- PhD in Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis
- Pre- or postgraduate work experience in a related discipline (preferably in finance, government, related industry, or consulting) is strongly desired
- Intellectual curiosity
- Excellent analytic and quantitative skills (including proficiency with analytical/statistical software such as STATA, R, and Excel), along with practical problem-solving abilities
- An entrepreneurial drive
- 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
To be considered for the Associate position, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter that describes your interest in economic consulting and states your location preference
- CV/resume
- A writing sample/research paper
Additional requirements:
- If you are a recent graduate, 2-3 references or letters of recommendations should be sent to recruiting@brattle.com. Please note: No other application materials are accepted at this email address
Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary for this position in New York, NY is $230,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.
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.
We encourage all applicants to click here to review our full Equal Employer Opportunity Statement.
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.
About this role
Brattle Group seeks an economist with a PhD to join its New York office as an Associate, working on high-stakes projects that blend litigation support, corporate strategy, and regulatory analysis. You would be embedded in project teams from day one, applying economic theory and quantitative methods to real-world problems for global clients. The role involves framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising junior staff while building your own expertise—and many Associates at Brattle advance to Principal and expert witness positions.
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in economics or a related field with strong quantitative skills (STATA, R, Excel) and ideally some prior experience in finance, government, consulting, or industry. Beyond technical ability, Brattle values intellectual curiosity, problem-solving instinct, entrepreneurial drive, and genuine communication skills. You would benefit from continuous formal and informal training within a collegial, academically-oriented environment, and as you gain experience, you would increasingly engage in client relationship-building and business development.
The position is full-time and in-office in New York City, with a base salary of $230,000 annually plus bonus eligibility. To apply, submit a cover letter describing your interest in economic consulting, your CV, and a writing sample or research paper.
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