Associate, PhD - Early Decision (Finance/Crypto Focus) (2027) at Thebrattlegroup — Boston, MA

• We commit to interviewing and making offer decisions to Early Decision candidates no later than December 18, 2026.
• The deadline to submit your resume and cover letter to our website is Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
• If you are offered a position via our Early Decision process, we will expect your final decision by January 3, 2027 prior to the AEA/ASSA meetings.
• We are looking for both new graduates (those who are completing their PhDs by the summer of 2027) 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

Ideal Candidates Will Possess

• PhD in Finance, Financial Economics or related field with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis
• Experience in computer science, data analysis, blockchain, and/or crypto markets
• 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

• 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 recruiting@brattle.com.  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 for this position in Boston, MA is $230,000 annually.  Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

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