Economic Consultant, Finance

Coherent Economics Economic Consultant, FinanceJOE r: 2026
- Posted: 10/07/2026

Position Title/Short Description

Title:

Economic Consultant, Finance Section:
Full-Time Nonacademic Locations:
Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES College Station, Texas, UNITED STATESJEL Classification: G -- Financial Economics Keywords:
Economic Consulting
Litigation
Finance Salary Range: $200,000-$260,000, 20% annual bonus

Full Text of JOE Listing:

We are seeking a Consultant to join Coherent Economics and support a wide range of matters, with a primary focus on finance matters. Ideal candidates will be PhD graduates who are looking to begin their careers in economic consulting. At Coherent, you will learn how to apply your research, econometric, and analytical expertise to real-world business, litigation, and regulatory matters.
Typical engagements for a Consultant include finance and valuation, securities and financial markets, financial institutions, bankruptcy and solvency, business disputes, contractual claims, and financial damages. The ideal candidate will have doctoral training in Finance, Accounting, Financial Economics, or a closely related field. We are looking for someone with strong experience analyzing financial data, valuing businesses and securities, and applying rigorous empirical and analytical methods to complex questions.

Consultants must be able to create work products with an exceptionally high level of attention to detail and precision, while also contextualizing their work within the broader case, all while learning to provide good instruction and feedback to Analysts. Consultants are expected to be advanced in data analysis, detailed research, preparing professional work product, and to have a working knowledge of the economic consulting industry.

They are expected to design and oversee discrete projects, supervise and mentor Analysts, think critically about the cases they work on, and communicate effectively with case managers, Experts, and Clients.
Successful candidates will bring strong quantitative and qualitative skills, including proficiency in financial analysis, valuation, statistical methods, detailed company and industry research, and the preparation of clear, professional work product. Consultants should be comfortable managing tasks independently, exercising sound judgment, and collaborating effectively as part of a case team. 
Training & Development:
Our onboarding program is designed to help new Consultants transition from academia to consulting through a combination of employee-led training modules, presentations from Partners and senior leadership, case-based learning, and mentorship from experienced colleagues. New Consultants quickly become integral members of case teams, working alongside senior economists, experts, and case managers to address complex economic questions and deliver rigorous, data-driven analyses.

At Coherent, we are committed to investing in our people and building long-term careers. As your career progresses, you will have opportunities to take on increasingly complex analyses, develop expertise in antitrust and other areas of economic consulting, contribute to case strategy, mentor junior team members, and assume greater responsibility for managing projects and client engagements. We believe the strongest consultants combine technical excellence with sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analysis
Design and oversee discrete analyses and projects while managing time effectively
Analyze data using Microsoft Excel, Stata, SQL, Python, and other analytical tools
Identify, diagnose, and solve complex data and analytical problems
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