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Associate, PhD - Early Decision (Economics Focus)

Associate, PhD - Early Decision (Economics Focus)

The Brattle GroupBoston, MA, United States
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Associate, PhD - Early Decision (Economics Focus) at The Brattle Group summary :

The Associate role at The Brattle Group involves working on complex economic, regulatory, and financial consulting projects as part of a collaborative team. Candidates with a PhD in Economics and strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills apply economic theory to litigation, corporate strategy, and public policy matters. The position offers professional development opportunities and involves client relationship building as well as potential career advancement to principal and expert roles.

If you are certain that economic consulting is the career path you want to pursue, you should apply through our Early Decision process! If you want to explore other options before making a decision, we welcome you to apply through our regular process via the careers page of our website when the position is posted in October.

  • We commit to interviewing and making offer decisions to Early Decision candidates no later than December 19, 2025.
  • The deadline to submit your resume and cover letter to our website is Tuesday, October 14, 2025 .
  • If you are offered a position via our Early Decision process, we will expect your final decision by January 3, 2026 prior to the AEA / ASSA meetings.
  • We are looking for both new graduates (those who are completing their PhDs by the summer of 2026) as well as experienced PhD's who have been in the workplace (consulting, government, academia, industry, or other similar field) and are looking to make a change.

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 via the Early Decision process, please submit the following materials by Tuesday, October 14, 2025 :

  • 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 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 range for this position in the United States is $215,000 - $220,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

    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 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.

    Keywords :

    economic consulting, quantitative analysis, financial advisory, economic research, regulatory consulting, litigation support, economic theory, data analysis, project management, client relations

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