Associates and Consultants (2026 Graduates)
keystone recruitmentNew York City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington D.C.Posted 20 days ago
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW103924975 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW22354928 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW22354928 BCX8">About The Role </span></span></span></span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">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 workstreams, adapt quickly across problem types, and synthesize insights for high-stakes decision-making.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Your education and background may lean towards one of our practice areas in</span><span data-contrast="auto"> 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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">With a background in</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">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. </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">With a background in</span><span data-contrast="none"> Antitrust & Competition you focus on economic theory, econometrics, and competition analysis in regulatory and litigation matters. This work directly supports expert opinions and case outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Final leveling is determined by education, prior experience, and interview performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW119166579 BCX8">Key Responsibilit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW119166579 BCX8">ies</span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Data Analysis</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Own end-to-end analytical workstreams, including data cleaning, exploratory analysis, model implementation, and validation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Apply quantitative methods using Python, R, or Stata to analyze large and complex datasets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Build and stress-test models to identify trends, quantify impacts, and evaluate strategic or regulatory questions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Research</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Conduct structured research across economic, industry, policy, and technology domains to inform analysis and case strategy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Review academic literature, policy documents, technical materials, and public filings to ground analytical assumptions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs to inform hypotheses and analytical direction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Report Writing</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Translate analytical findings into clear, well-structured written narratives for internal and client-facing materials.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Draft sections of memos, reports, and presentations that explain methodology, results, and implications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Create clear exhibits (tables, charts, figures) that communicate complex ideas succinctly.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW126066211 BCX8">What </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW126066211 BCX8">You’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW126066211 BCX8"> Bring</span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Education & Experience</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Mathematics or a closely related field from a top university (target GPA 3.6+). </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Master’s degree in Management, Analytics, Data, Statistics, or a related field a plus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience in consulting, analytics, research, or technology-driven roles preferred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Exposure to strategy or economic consulting, investment banking, private equity, research, policy analysis, data/tech roles, or high-growth tech environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Evidence of academic or leadership excellence (e.g., honors, Dean’s List, leadership roles).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Analytical Skills</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong quantitative skills; experience with Python, R, or Stata.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Comfort working with large datasets and translating analysis into insights.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Solid business intuition and interest in real-world problem solving.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Communication & Mindset</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Clear, structured communicator with strong writing and synthesis skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated ability to articulate personal strengths (“spikes”) and learning trajectory.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Coachable, growth-oriented, and motivated to develop quickly in a demanding environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Clear interest in litigation consulting, specifically Keystone.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>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.</p></div><div class="title">Annual Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$110,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$176,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>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.</p></div>
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