Associate - Economics - Secretariat Advisors LLC

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one - working with the world's most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and - most importantly - you. Make your impact at Secretariat!

The position is available in any of our offices in San Diego, Dallas, New York, and Washington, DC. In-person training is required for the first month of employment and a flexible hybrid model is available thereafter. We offer generous compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k)/profit sharing plan.

We are currently seeking Associates to join our growing team of economists, statisticians, accountants, and financial analysts. We apply our expertise to solve challenging problems - our projects involve high-stakes matters that provide an opportunity to work with prestigious law firms, government entities, Fortune 500 companies, and high-growth corporations in a dynamic, team-based organization. Some examples of recent work include determining the potential competitive effects of mergers between utility companies, evaluating class certification issues in consumer goods litigation, and assessing damages in intellectual property infringement disputes in the technology industry.

Prospective candidates must possess a strong academic record, excellent analytical and quantitative skills, the ability to work effectively in teams, remarkable communication skills, creativity, and drive to succeed. Ideal applicants are currently pursuing or already have a degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or another quantitative field from a leading university, and have experience with one or more financial/ data analysis programs (such as Stata, SAS, R, Microsoft Excel, or Python) .

Responsibilities

Associates' responsibilities may include:

• Building quantitative models using financial and/or data applications
• Identifying and synthesizing research on marketplace dynamics, conduct of market participants, and competitive performance
• Assembling, processing, and analyzing raw economic, financial, and operational data
• Crafting analytical arguments; drafting reports, memoranda, and letters
• Creating professional-grade presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software
• Constructing econometric models using statistical software such as R or Stata (and in certain cases, advanced computer programming using programs such as Python)

Qualifications include:

• Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or related field
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in Stata, Python, or R
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience analyzing data and information to extract insights
• Motivation to exceed expectations
• Creativity, innovation, and intellectual curiosity
• Organization, accuracy, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorized to work in the US with no need for sponsorship in the future

Application instructions

Interested in becoming a part of our team? We would love the opportunity to get to know you! Please submit a cover letter, resume, academic transcripts, and an academic writing sample.

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.