Energy Analyst (Economics) - July 2025

The Brattle Group is looking for Energy Analysts (EAs) to work out of our Toronto office.

ABOUT THE BRATTLE GOUP AND ECONOMIC CONSULTING

The Brattle Group is a leading global economic and litigation consulting firm. We provide expert analysis and testimony in legal disputes, regulatory proceedings, and business strategy. Our teams apply economic, financial, and analytical expertise to solve complex problems and provide strategic insights for our clients. At The Brattle Group, we bridge the gap between economic theory and real-world application, helping clients make informed decisions in areas such as corporate finance, energy, competition, and regulatory economics.

WHAT IS ECONOMIC CONSULTING

Economic consulting involves using economic theories, quantitative methods, and data analysis to address legal and business challenges. Consultants work on high-stakes projects, providing expert testimony and strategic advice to law firms, corporations, and government agencies. Our work influences major decisions and outcomes in legal cases and business strategies worldwide.

ENERGY ANALYST ROLE

As an Energy Analyst (EA) at The Brattle Group, you will be integral to our project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Quantitative Models and Solutions: You'll build models and create innovative data-based solutions for clients using programming languages, such as Excel, R, Python, GAMS, Stata, and VBA (e.g. conducting data and statistical analysis, econometric analysis, building interactive dashboards, etc.).
• Qualitative Research and Literature Review: You'll conduct comprehensive energy analysis, including market analysis, literature reviews, document examination, and writing memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
• Preparing Client Deliverables: You’ll contribute to client deliverables, including presentations and memos, with figures, quantitative results, and novel findings.
• 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.

TYPICAL TASKS IN ELECTRICITY

In the Electricity practice, you will work on projects that may include:

• Building novel financial, economic, statistical, and operational models using a variety of tools
• Analyzing electricity, natural gas, and other energy markets and applying this information in financial, legal, and policy settings.
• Developing, maintaining, and running power system models, including capacity expansion and security-constrained production cost models
• Providing in-depth regulatory and policy research and summarizing insights through literature review
• Communicating research and analyses to project team members and clients
• Thinking critically about analysis results and discussing findings with an internal team
• Coauthoring publications and being a part of presentation teams

 EA CAREER DEVELOPMENT

During your tenure as an Energy Analyst, you will gain skills in applied economics and finance, as well as a broad understanding of the electricity industry and adjacent industries. You will work in a collaborative and fun atmosphere where dedication to quality, project success, and individual career and professional development are emphasized. You will have the opportunity to discover where your strengths and interests lie and how you can best apply your skills. At Brattle, your career development is an ongoing focus.

By the end of your first year, you will have learned to conduct basic research, build spreadsheets and models, present research findings clearly and concisely, and you will have gained experience across different parts of the electricity industry.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess:

• An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, computer science, data science, and mathematics), with strong academic performance.
• Great teamwork and leadership skills. Our project work is done almost exclusively on teams, so it’s critical that our EAs work well with others. 
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity. We are looking for candidates who consistently want to learn more and approach problems with creativity.
• A high degree of ownership and commitment. Successful EAs are committed to delivering their best work product, taking ownership of their work, and engaging in excellent client services.

Additionally, we look for candidates who:

• Have completed or will complete a course with climate or energy focus.
• Have completed a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.
• Can apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases during the interview process. 

THE PROCESS

Please submit the following materials through the link below:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted)

To streamline the process, please use your school-issued email address on your application.

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross annual salary for this position in Toronto is 90,000 CAD.