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Principal- Financial Economics, Tax, and SecuritiesKeystone AI • San Francisco, CA, United States
Principal- Financial Economics, Tax, and Securities

Principal- Financial Economics, Tax, and Securities

Keystone AI • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Principal- Financial Economics, Tax, and Securities

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Keystone AI is a premier strategy and economics consulting firm solving the most complex challenges of competition, strategy, and intellectual property for leading technology firms and global brands. Join us as a Principal in our Financial Economics, Tax, and Securities (FETS) practice and help shape the future of economic thinking at the intersection of finance, law, and technology.

This role focuses on financial economics and the rigorous application of economic theory to high-stakes challenges involving capital markets, complex financial instruments, credit risk, and structured financial analysis. You will lead projects that demand sharp analytical reasoning, technical depth, and the ability to translate financial complexity into clear, defensible insights.

You are a PhD economist with a concentration in financial economics or an MBA with a finance track and strong technical expertise. You bring proven leadership in consulting or litigation-oriented settings, and you're eager to mentor, influence strategy, and contribute to the continued growth of a practice that spans industries and regulatory environments.

Keystone Offers An Excellent Environment For Principals Looking For

  • Ownership over impactful, analytically sophisticated projects with marquee clients
  • Partnership with world-renowned academic affiliates from institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Wharton
  • A collaborative, high-caliber team working across a diverse portfolio of financial and regulatory engagements

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complex client engagements involving financial economics, securities, and regulatory matters
  • Guide project teams through analytical design, modeling, data interpretation, and client delivery
  • Apply advanced economic frameworks to evaluate financial risk, pricing, and value across instruments and institutions
  • Collaborate with academic experts and internal teams to craft strategy and insights that shape major legal and business outcomes
  • Mentor rising talent while contributing to the strategic development of the FETS practice
  • Basic Qualifications

  • PhD in Economics with a specialization in financial economics, or an MBA with a finance focus and extensive quantitative experience
  • 8 + years of relevant experience in consulting, finance, or litigation contexts
  • Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients and experts
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in capital markets, financial modeling, credit risk, and securities-related projects
  • Experience with litigation support, regulatory reviews, or structured finance cases
  • US Salary Range : $250,000 - $265,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, qualifications.

    At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone AI.

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