Associate, MBA - Corporate Finance

Associates work as part of a team on challenging and high-profile projects in a collegial and fast-paced work environment. Brattle is sought after to answer complex financial, economic, and regulatory questions for clients around the world. We provide our Associates with a variety of experiences and individualized development with increasing responsibilities. Associates are central members of each project team and they apply finance, accounting, and economic concepts to help resolve high-profile engagements, including litigation, corporate strategy regulation, and public policy on behalf of our clients`.

Associates are responsible for framing research approaches, managing projects, and supervising team/staff while building individual expertise. As they gain valuable hands-on project experience, Associates also become more involved in developing client relationships and marketing and business development efforts. Brattle Associates also benefit from continuous formal and informal training and development opportunities. Brattle is committed to being a multi-generational firm, with many of our Associates developing into Principals and testifying experts.

Ideal Associate Candidates Will Possess

• An MBA with an academic or professional background in Finance, Valuation and/or Accounting
• Excellent foundation in quantitative analysis, and/or several years of relevant work experience (preferably in a consulting, investment banking, asset management, auditing or similar environment)
• Demonstrated record of outstanding academic and/or professional accomplishment
• Intellectual curiosity, including a drive to think creatively about complex finance, valuation, business strategy, and accounting issues
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills, along with practical problem-solving abilities (including proficiency in Excel; experience with statistical software such as Stata or R also helpful)
• An aptitude for, and interest in, expressing complex ideas through written reports and presentations
• An entrepreneurial drive to build their own business and brand while contributing to the firm
• Desire to work, learn, and lead within a collaborative team environment

How Our Recruiting Process Works

We are seeking Associates to work in our Chicago, IL office. We are looking to hire those who can start across the summer of 2025.

To be considered for the Associate position, please submit the following materials via our website:

• Cover letter that describes your interest in economic and financial consulting and states your location preference
• Resume
• Undergraduate transcripts and MBA course list (unofficial copies accepted)

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 range for this position in Chicago, IL is $180,000 - $191,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.