Graduate Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Cornerstone Research Full time
Position: Summer Associate - MBA

Company Overview
Cornerstone Research is a premier economic and financial consulting firm, boasting a team of over 900 professionals across multiple locations. We collaborate with a distinguished network of globally recognized faculty to conduct thorough and impartial research, adhering to the highest academic standards to tackle intricate financial, economic, accounting, and marketing challenges encountered in litigation and regulatory scrutiny.

Our Focus Areas
We engage in a diverse array of high-stakes legal matters, addressing issues such as:
  • Capital markets and securities valuation
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Risk management strategies
  • Market competition analysis
  • High-frequency trading implications
  • Consumer marketing impacts
  • Intellectual property disputes

Our work often intersects with significant developments in financial markets, utilizing advanced frameworks from finance and industrial organization economics to analyze pricing dynamics in derivative markets. Additionally, we explore economic challenges across various sectors, including life sciences, technology, energy, and telecommunications.

Role of Summer Associates
As a Summer Associate at Cornerstone Research, you will immerse yourself in a stimulating and rewarding environment. Our firm has consistently expanded over the past three decades, fostering a culture that is collegial, supportive, and collaborative.

In this role, you will:
  • Gain hands-on experience in our analytical processes
  • Collaborate closely with leading academics in finance and economics
  • Develop and implement innovative analytical strategies that meet rigorous academic standards
  • Utilize cutting-edge information resources and proprietary data to enhance your analyses

Candidate Profile
We seek exceptional M.B.A. candidates who possess strong analytical, communication, and management skills. Ideal applicants will have a solid foundation and interest in finance, economics, or accounting. If you hold a CPA or CFA designation, work in analytical finance, or are concentrating on these fields in your M.B.A. program, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Interested candidates should submit an online application, including a cover letter that outlines your interest in economic and financial consulting, along with your resume. Please rank your preferred office locations in your application.

Cornerstone Research is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of legally protected categories. We offer competitive compensation, with a bi-weekly salary of $7,115.38 for the Summer Associate position.

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