Research Analyst (Economics and Finance) - July 2026

Please submit your application by September 30, 2025.  Our secondary deadline is October 21, 2025. We strongly recommend applying by September 30, 2025 to be considered for the Analyst role.

The Brattle Group is looking for Research Analysts (RAs) to work out of our New York City, NY. office and primarily support our Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice.

The Brattle Group is a leading global economic and litigation consulting firm. We provide expert analysis and testimony in legal disputes, regulatory proceedings, and business strategy. Our teams apply economic, financial, and analytical expertise to solve complex problems and provide strategic insights for our clients. At The Brattle Group, we bridge the gap between economic theory and real-world application, helping clients make informed decisions in areas such as corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

Economic consulting involves using economic theories, quantitative methods, and data analysis to address legal and business challenges. Consultants work on high-stakes projects, providing expert testimony and strategic advice to law firms, corporations, and government agencies. Our work influences major decisions and outcomes in legal cases and business strategies worldwide.

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 economic, financial, and operational models using Excel (e.g. valuation models, estimating cost of capital).
• 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.

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 fraud and 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.

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 buddy and a manager-level mentor 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 ideal candidate will possess:

• An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, finance, business, accounting), 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. 

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 New York City, NY. 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.

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.