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The Brattle Group Research Analyst (Economics) - July 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts
The Brattle Group is looking for Research Analysts (RAs) to work out of our Boston office.
Our Research Analysts are involved in diverse, challenging assignments within a stimulating, collegial work environment. As a new RA, you will participate in project teams with senior consulting staff, working alongside internationally recognized experts in financial and regulatory economics, corporate finance, energy, and competition. You will have an opportunity to support our Principals, Academic Advisors, and Outside Experts as they serve as expert witnesses before courts and arbitration panels on behalf of law firms, corporations, and government agencies in the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and elsewhere. The RA’s role includes qualitative and quantitative analysis, financial and operational modeling, and research functions – including literature review – on client projects.
Typical assignments might include:
Analyzing companies and markets
Building financial, economic, and operational models using a variety of tools, such as Excel, R, Bloomberg and Python (to name a few)
Conducting statistical analysis, running regressions, and estimating cost of capital
Providing in-depth research, summarizing documents, and communicating with project team members at all levels
Adapting economic theory to apply to real-life questions and problems
Coauthoring publications or being a part of presentation teams
During your tenure as an RA, you will gain skills in applied economics, finance, and accounting, as well as an understanding of aspects of business law. You will work in a collaborative and fun 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. At Brattle, your career is an ongoing focus.
By the end of your first year, you will have learned to conduct basic research, build spreadsheets and models, present research findings clearly and concisely, and you will have gained experience and aptitude with data management software beyond Excel.
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess:
An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, math, finance, engineering), with strong academic performance.
Great teamwork skills . Our project work is done almost exclusively on teams, so it’s critical that our RAs 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 Research Analysts are committed to delivering their best work product and taking ownership of their work.
THE PROCESS
Please submit the following materials through the link below:
Cover letter
Resume
Transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted)
To streamline the process, please use your school-issued email address on your application.
Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross annual salary for this position in Boston is $95,520.
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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 (https://www.brattle.com/equal-opportunity-employer-statement/) to review our full Equal Employer Opportunity Statement and here (https://www.brattle.com/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/) for more information on our commitment to promoting equity and inclusion across all identities and experiences.