Research Analyst Intern (Economics & Finance) - Summer 2027

The Brattle Group · International Arbitration

Where: New York, New York, United States
Posted: Sep 18

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 and financial 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.

International Arbitration Research Analyst 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.

What you'd do

Quantitative Models and Solutions: You'll build economic, financial, and operational models using Excel (e.g. valuation models, estimating cost of capital).
You may also create innovative data-based solutions for clients using programming languages, such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, and VBA (e.g. conducting statistical and econometric analysis).
Qualitative Research and Literature Review: You'll conduct comprehensive research, including 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.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Analyzing economic impacts and calculating damages resulting from breaches in international contracts.
Commercial Disputes: Evaluating financial transactions, market conditions, and the economic consequences of business decisions in cross-border commercial conflicts.
Investment Treaty Arbitrations: Assessing the economic value of investments and the financial impacts of regulatory changes or expropriation.
Working towards an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, business, finance, mathematics), 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 interns work well with others.
Intellectual curiosity and creativity. We are looking for candidates who consistently want to learn more and approach problems with creativity.