NERA Sr. Analyst/Consultant, Securities and Finance (...

We have an immediate opening in the Securities & Finance practice in our New York City office for an experienced Senior Analyst/Consultant.  The qualified candidate will work independently within a team environment on client advisory projects and litigation casework related to quantitative financial and economic analysis across several industries and markets. Areas include the valuation of securities and other assets, assessing and calculating financial damages, and econometric modeling of financial and other related markets.  Representative projects include analyzing damages, materiality, and causation in both securities fraud class actions and opt-out claims involving individual securities and funds; the impact of alleged accounting fraud on stock prices; class certification and market efficiency related issues in securities class actions; the effects of alleged insider trading on stock prices and tender offer premiums; damages and liability in derivative lawsuits; and valuation of financial assets. Successful candidates may be responsible for executing projects, managing junior economists, and dealing with clients; creating quantitative analysis and performing quantitative assessments; applying knowledge of financial markets to solve complex business problems; preparing client memos, expert reports and testimony as needed, and presenting results in a clear and articulate manner to clients and team members. Applicants applying for this position must have a Masters or Ph.D. in statistics, finance, economics, or a related field, with a strong background in financial and econometrics modeling. Three to five years of experience working in an investment bank, agency or consulting firm is preferred. Possess a strong economics, finance, or commodities industry background and be comfortable performing quantitative analysis on complex and challenging business problems. Have solid understanding of financial markets, financial intermediaries, institutional investors, over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives, and other complex financial products. Demonstrate excellent writing and presentation skills and be fluent in English. Be highly efficient using desktop tools such as Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and adept at online research. Have capabilities with analytical software environments such as SAS, Fincad, Visual Basic, and C/C++. NERA offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and skills enhancement training. NERA Economic Consulting ( is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For over half a century, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world's leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation. The applicable base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $210,000 per year. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting #NERA

Created: 2024-11-08