Associates and Consultants; Strategists

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 eco-systems.

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

As a strategist, you are a versatile associate or consultant who will work across economics, strategy, and technology engagements. You are expected to own analytical work streams, adapt quickly across problem types, and synthesize insights for high-stakes decision-making. You may have a spike in Finance, Economics, Tax and Securities or Antitrust & Competition. Keystone teams are interdisciplinary, and you will work across a wide range of problems and practice areas.

During the interview process, we assess your ability to apply your core skillset to unfamiliar questions and operate effectively outside your primary area of focus. If you believe you fall under the FETS or Competition bucket, refer to the careers website and find the postings for those roles. Final leveling is determined by education, prior experience, and interview performance. Please note, 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.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a closely related field from a top university (target GPA 3.6+).
• Master’s degree in Management, Analytics, Data, Statistics, or a related field a plus.
• Experience in consulting, analytics, research, or technology-driven roles preferred.
• Exposure to strategy or economic consulting, data/tech roles, or high-growth tech environments.
• Evidence of academic or leadership excellence (e.g., honors, Dean’s List, leadership roles).

Analytical Skills

• Strong quantitative skills; experience with Python, R, or Stata.
• Comfort working with large datasets and translating analysis into insights.
• Solid business intuition and interest in real-world problem solving.

Communication & Mindset

• Clear, structured communicator with strong writing and synthesis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate personal strengths (“spikes”) and learning trajectory.
• Coachable, growth-oriented, and motivated to develop quickly in a demanding environment.
• Clear interest in litigation consulting, specifically Keystone.

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.