Research Analyst Intern (Economics & Finance) - Summer 2027

About the role

Please note that while we accept applications for our internship position starting in the fall, we will not begin actively contacting candidates for interviews until/after November 2026.

Our Summer Internship Opportunity

This internship program will provide you with the opportunity to apply the economic concepts you're learning in the classroom in a professional services setting. It will also help you to improve your research and data analysis skills as well as learn to manage and prioritize tasks. You will work side by side with internationally recognized experts in financial economics, corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

Securities Intern Role

As a Research Analyst intern 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 Assignments Might Include

• 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.
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring: Evaluating restructuring plans, financial disclosures and analyzing recoveries to creditors.
• Securities Regulation: Examining firm trading activities and earnings to assess likelihood of illegal behavior.
• Valuation: Creating models to assess value of financial assets, intangible property and securities.
• White Collar Fraud Investigations: Analyzing large databases of documents and financial information to identify fraud and money laundering, and financial impact on the market.

You will work in a collaborative atmosphere where dedication to project success and individual career and professional development are emphasized. You will have the opportunity to discover where your strengths and interests lie and how you can best apply your skills. The work environment is collegial; and there is significant, on-going contact between senior and junior staff.

The ideal candidates will be pursuing, and 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.
• Strong communication skills.

To Be Considered for the Research Analyst Intern Position

Please submit the following materials as soon as possible via the application below.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted)

To streamline the process, please use your school-issued email address on your application.

The anticipated base gross salary for this position in Washington, DC is $1,850.00 per week.