Brattle Group - Research Anaylst

Research Analyst, (C4T Position # 59151)
Brattle Group,  Cambridge, MA/Washington D.C.

POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time)

The Brattle Group provides consulting and expert testimony in economics, finance, and regulation to corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We combine in-depth industry experience and rigorous analyses to help clients answer complex economic and financial questions in litigation and regulation, develop strategies for changing markets, and make critical business decisions.

Our research analysts (RAs) are involved in diverse, challenging assignments within a stimulating, collegial work environment. You will work side by side with internationally recognized experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics. You will have an opportunity to support our principals and senior advisors as they serve as expert witnesses before courts and arbitration panels on behalf of some of the largest and most successful law firms and corporations worldwide in addition to numerous public and government agencies in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere.

Typical assignments might include:
-Analyzing companies and markets
-Building financial, economic, and operational models
-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

By the end of the first year, typically you will have learned to conduct basic research, build spreadsheets and models, present research findings in a clear and consistent manner and have gained experience and aptitude with data management software beyond Excel.


What We’re Looking for – Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

•An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, math, finance, engineering, etc.) with strong academic performance (a minimum GPA of 3.5)

•Great team skills – our project work is done almost exclusively on teams and it is critical that research analysts work well with other people. A good sense of humor is always welcome!

•Intellectual curiosity and quickness – we are not just looking for students who do well on coursework, but for those who consistently want to learn/know more and who approach problems with creativity

•A high degree of ownership and commitment – successful research analysts are committed to doing what it takes to get things right and take "ownership" for their work

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