Engagement Manager – Financial Economics, Tax, and Securities (FETS)
Keystone Strategy · Boston +5 · 4mo ago
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 City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Dubai, and Washington, D.C.
Keystone is a premier strategy and economics consulting firm solving the most complex challenges of competition, strategy, and financial economics for leading technology firms, global brands, and top law firms. Our Financial Economics, Tax, and Securities (FETS) practice sits at the intersection of litigation, regulation, and policy, advising on issues that shape financial markets, inform tax policy, and determine the outcomes of high-stakes disputes. We bring together advanced economics, sophisticated analytics, and strategic insight to deliver solutions that stand up to the highest levels of scrutiny.
With advanced educational backgrounds spanning economics, finance, management science, hard sciences, and computer science, Engagement Managers in FETS ensure deliverables exceed expectations and foster lasting client relationships. They are leaders who design innovative analytical approaches, guide project teams, and translate complex findings into clear, actionable strategies.
At Keystone you will work on some of the most consequential matters in financial economics, tax, and securities. You will partner with recognized academic experts from top universities including Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Wharton to tackle challenges such as valuing complex financial instruments, modeling credit risk, assessing the economic impact of monetary policy changes, quantifying damages in litigation, and advising on transfer pricing and tax controversy matters. You will lead teams in applying sophisticated financial modeling and econometric techniques, mining and synthesizing data to create insights that drive decisive outcomes.
This role offers breadth, independence, and the opportunity to develop into a future practice leader, a path few other firms can match. You will advance your skills at the intersection of multiple disciplines, gaining exposure not only to financial economics but also to the strategic, technological, and operational dimensions of our clients’ toughest problems. By working across industries, case types, and analytical approaches, you will develop a toolkit that prepares you to create and lead your own practice, equipped to solve problems others cannot.
Qualifications
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PhD in Economics with a focus on financial economics, or MBA with exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills
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5+ years of relevant experience post-graduate school, preferably in consulting
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Demonstrated leadership and client management skills
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Strong analytical abilities with expertise in econometrics and financial modeling
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Intellectual curiosity and a passion for excellence
Essential Qualifications
Experience in valuation of complex financial instruments, credit risk modeling, monetary policy analysis, damages assessment, transfer pricing, tax policy, or tax controversy
US Salary Range: $235,000 – $245,000, plus annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.
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.
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.
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.