Berkeley Research Group

Managing Economist (AEA 2027)

Berkeley Research Group$240K — $260K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in economics with a focus on empirical industrial organization, applied economics, microeconomics, econometrics, finance, or labor economics.
  • Experience with econometric modeling techniques.
  • Previous experience in antitrust, securities, financial economics, or capital markets is preferred.
  • Strong interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis and research.
  • Experience using AI tools for research and data analysis.
  • Proven technical expertise through publications or research.
  • Proficient in Excel and database software (Stata, R, SQL) with a willingness to learn more.

Responsibilities

  • Design economic, statistical, and financial analyses.
  • Develop models for financial data and markets.
  • Manage client relationships and deliver presentations.
  • Oversee and mentor junior staff members.
  • Conduct quality control and industry research.

Benefits

  • Advancement opportunities in a growing consulting firm.
  • Market-leading compensation and benefits package.
  • Eligibility for signing and performance bonuses.
  • Structured career growth paths.
Full Job Description
Bring your research to the questions that shape markets, industries, and high-stakes legal outcomes. As a Managing Economist in BRG's Economics, Disputes, and Investigations practice, you will work alongside leading economists, academics, industry specialists, and data professionals to apply economic theory, empirical research, and rigorous analysis to complex real-world matters.

This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with strong analytical abilities, excellent organizational and writing skills, and a desire to collaborate as an integral member of our project teams. Ideal candidates will have prior experience or a strong interest in litigation or economic consulting.

Managing Economists execute and oversee engagement workstreams that may be quantitative or qualitative. Responsibilities include:
  • Designing economic, statistical, and financial analyses.
  • Developing models of financial data and markets.
  • Managing client relationships and developing and presenting client deliverables.
  • Managing and mentoring junior staff.
  • Conducting quality control and industry research and contributing to business development.


This position offers advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing expert services and consulting firm.

Qualifications
  • A PhD in economics from a reputable university, with a research focus in empirical industrial organization, applied economics, microeconomics, econometrics, finance, or labor economics.
  • Experience applying econometric modeling techniques.
  • Prior internship or work experience in antitrust, securities, financial economics, or capital markets is preferred.
  • A strong interest in economic, statistical, or financial analysis and research.
  • Experience using artificial intelligence tools to support research, data analysis, modeling, or other analytical workflows.
  • A strong record of technical expertise demonstrated through authored publications or research.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical or relational database software, such as Stata, R, or Microsoft SQL, and a desire to expand those capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, and leadership skills.


This year, BRG is offering an early decision process for candidates who intend to focus their job search on private-sector economic consulting. To qualify, candidates must expect to complete their PhD by spring 2027 or earlier. The application deadline is October 18, 2026. To be considered, please submit a résumé, cover letter, job market paper, and two letters of recommendation using the link below. In addition, please email [redacted] to indicate your interest in the early decision process. Interviews will take place in November and December, and offers are expected to be made before the end of the year. Candidates who participate in the early decision process should be prepared to decide on any offer received before the American Economic Association (AEA) Annual Meeting in January.

For candidates following the standard AEA job market timeline, the application deadline is January 31, 2027. First-round interviews will be conducted virtually after the application deadline. Candidates who advance will be asked to present their job market paper and participate in additional interviews with BRG staff and experts at one of the listed offices.

BRG offers a market-leading compensation and benefits package. The base salary for Managing Economists is expected to range from $240,000 to $260,000, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. Employees may also be eligible for a signing bonus and annual performance bonuses, along with a clear path for career growth and advancement.

Salary Range: $240,000 - $260,000

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