Associates and Consultants; Finance, Economics, Tax and Securities

Overview

Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm built to help companies lead through transformation. As breakthrough innovations reshape industries, redefine competition and change our society, complex and highly competitive ecosystems emerge. Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to these innovations and competitive ecosystems.

We operate globally from offices in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Dubai, and Washington, D.C.

As an Associate or Consultant at Keystone, you work across economics, strategy, and technology engagements. You own core analytical work streams, adapt quickly across problem types, and synthesize insights that support high-stakes decisions. With a background in Finance, Economics, Tax and Securities (FETS), you focus on financial valuation, and market-based analyses, often in litigation, transaction, or strategy contexts. You are expected to bring strong financial intuition alongside rigorous quantitative execution.

While your background may lean towards FETS, Key stoners are interdisciplinary by design and work across a wide range of problems and practice areas. Throughout the interview process, candidates are assessed on their ability to apply their core skillset to unfamiliar questions and operate effectively outside their primary area of focus. Final leveling is determined by education, prior experience, and interview performance.

This job is for candidates who have already graduated.

• Data Analysis
  • Own end-to-end analytical work streams, including data cleaning, exploratory analysis, model implementation, and validation.
  • Apply quantitative methods using Python, R, or Stata to analyze large and complex datasets.
  • Build and stress-test models to identify trends, quantify impacts, and evaluate strategic or regulatory questions.
• Research
  • Conduct structured research across economic, industry, policy, and technology domains to inform analysis and case strategy.
  • Review academic literature, policy documents, technical materials, and public filings to ground analytical assumptions.
  • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs to inform hypotheses and analytical direction.
• Report Writing
  • Translate analytical findings into clear, well-structured written narratives for internal and client-facing materials.
  • Draft sections of memos, reports, and presentations that explain methodology, results, and implications.
  • Create clear exhibits (tables, charts, figures) that communicate complex ideas succinctly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Financial Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematical Statistics, or a closely related field from a top university (target GPA 3.6+).
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field a plus.
• Progress toward or interest in CFA or CPA a plus.
• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, asset management, valuation, risk, or corporate finance.
• Exposure to buy-side/sell-side analysis, transaction advisory, or capital markets roles.
• Evidence of academic or professional excellence and leadership.

• Strong foundation in financial modeling and valuation (e.g., DCF, financial statement analysis, forecasting).
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; advanced Excel proficiency required.
• Experience working with market, transaction, or financial data.
• Familiarity with financial databases (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Pitch Book, Refinitiv) a plus.

• Ability to clearly explain financial analyses, assumptions, and implications in writing and presentations.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort operating in high-stakes, accuracy-driven environments.
• Coachable, intellectually curious, and motivated to develop quickly.
• Clear interest in consulting and Keystone’s finance- and analysis-driven work.

In addition to annual salary, we provide an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual Compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range

$110,000—$176,000 USD

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone.