Berkeley Research Group – Economist, Financial & Securities Markets (AFA Posting) – Washington DC

Job title: Economist, Financial & Securities Markets (AFA Posting) Company: Berkeley Research Group Job description: Berkeley Research Group Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and performance improvement and advisory.Recognized by Forbes as one of Americas Best Management Consulting Firms, we have in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, from construction and energy to technology and healthcare. Global financial markets are increasingly complex and present many challenges. To resolve these, financial and commodity market participants need innovative, analytical, and strategic solutions. We have advised on high-profile transactions and litigation involving global capital markets and commodity industries. Our team advises clients across retail, mortgage, investment, and commercial banking; consumer finance and leasing; and insurance and investment management. We bring world-class capabilities to support financial services organizations and FinTech firms in setting and executing strategy against a backdrop of increasingly challenging competitive and regulatory environments. This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with robust analytical ability, strong organizational and writing skills, and a desire to collaborate as an integral part of our project teams. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in litigation or economic consulting. The work will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work streams that may be either quantitative or qualitative in nature, with responsibilities to include design of economic, statistical, and financial analysis, modeling of financial data and markets, management of existing client relationships, development and presentation of client deliverables, management of junior staff, quality control, industry research, and expansion of business. This position offers advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing expert services and consulting firm. What qualifications are we looking for in this person: • MBA or Master's in Economics, Finance or a related field is required; Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. candidate in Finance or related subjects would be beneficial; • Experience in Financial Economics, Securities, and/or Capital Markets; • Experience in application of econometric modeling techniques; • Keen interest and prior experience in economic, statistical, and financial analysis and research; • Strong record of technical expertise in consultant, or or financial and/or banking environment; • Proven capability with MS Excel and analytical software/relational database programs: SAS Stata, MS SQL Server, R, MS Access, SPSS. A desire to expand on those capabilities helpful; and • Excellent communication, managerial and analytical skills as well as leadership skills, along with a desire to work within a collaborative environment. Salary Range: $100,000 - $230,000 per year. #LI-MT1 #LI-REMOTE PM22 BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities PI200408366 Expected salary: $100000 - 230000 per year Location: Washington DC Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job