Research Analyst (Economics and Finance) - July 2027

The Brattle Group

$97K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in quantitative discipline (finance, economics, accounting).
  • Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.7 or higher).
  • Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Intellectual curiosity and creativity in problem-solving.
  • Commitment to ownership and high-quality work delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Build financial, economic, and operational models in Excel.
  • Conduct comprehensive qualitative research and literature reviews.
  • Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop solutions for clients.
  • Perform valuation assessments of financial assets and securities.
  • Evaluate internal controls and identify patterns of fraud.
  • Analyze restructuring plans in bankruptcy cases.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off.
  • Career development opportunities with peer and manager-level mentorship.
  • H-1B, E3, and TN visa support for eligible candidates.
  • Exposure to diverse industries and coding languages.
  • Work in a team-oriented environment that values collaboration.
Full Job Description
Please submit your application by September 14, 2026. Our secondary deadline is October 12, 2026. We strongly recommend applying by September 14, 2026 to be considered for the Analyst role.

Please note that we will not begin actively contacting candidates for interviews until September 28, 2026.

The Brattle Group is looking for Research Analysts (RAs) to work out of our Washington DC office.

RESEARCH ANALYST ROLE

As a Research Analyst (RA) at The Brattle Group, you will be integral to our project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Quantitative Models and Solutions: You'll build financial, economic, and operational models using Excel (e.g. valuation models, estimating cost of capital). You may also build models and create innovative data-based solutions for clients using programming languages, for example in Python, R, SAS, Stata, and VBA.
  • Qualitative Research and Literature Review: You'll conduct comprehensive research, including financial statements, market analysis, literature reviews, document examination, and writing memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
  • Supporting Expert Witnesses: You'll assist in preparing expert reports and presentations, helping our experts present complex economic and financial concepts clearly in legal and regulatory contexts.
  • Collaborating with Team Members: Effective communication and teamwork are critical. You'll work closely with colleagues at all levels, contributing to the development of robust and innovative solutions for our clients.

TYPICAL CASES IN SECURITIES (FINANCE)

In the Securities practice, you will work on cases such as:
  • Valuation: Creating models to assess value of financial assets, intangible property and securities.
  • Accounting: Assessing a company's internal controls to identify manipulation and any improper revenue recognition. Identifying patterns of fraud through tracing analysis, flow of funds, and review of financial statements.
  • Securities Regulation: Examining firm trading activities and earnings to assess likelihood of illegal behavior.
  • Bankruptcy and Restructuring: Evaluating restructuring plans, financial disclosures and analyzing recoveries to creditors.
  • White Collar Fraud Investigations: Analyzing large databases of documents and financial information to identify fraud and money laundering, and financial impact on the market.

RA CAREER DEVELOPMENT

At The Brattle Group, your career growth is a priority. As an RA, you will gain valuable skills in applied economics and finance. You'll discover your strengths and interests, and how to best apply your skills. You will be paired with a peer-level colleague and a manager-level career advisor to help you make the most of your time at Brattle. 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. You may have also gained experience and aptitude across industries and coding languages.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess:
  • An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. finance, economics, business, accounting, computer science), with strong academic performance. Successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).
  • Great teamwork and leadership 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 RAs are committed to delivering their best work product, taking ownership of their work, and engaging in excellent client services.
  • General finance knowledge, familiarity with financial concepts and interest in learning more.

Additionally, we look for candidates who:
  • Have completed a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.
  • Can apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases during the interview process.

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 Washington DC is $97,908.

Brattle will provide H-1B, E3 and TN visa support to full-time candidates who require visa support. Full-time candidates requiring visa support must have or anticipate having a STEM degree upon graduation and must be eligible for at least 36 months of work authorization.

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