Economist - Class of 2026

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 intellectual property for leading technology firms and global brands. We work at the forefront of influential technology cases changing consumer behavior and regulation laws and impacting society on a global scale. Keystone brings an interdisciplinary approach, leveraging the intersection of economics, technology, and business strategy to deliver transformative ideas.

As an Economist at Keystone, you will leverage complex data sets to deliver actionable advice and creative solutions to our clients. You will use traditional and innovative economic frameworks to craft compelling arguments where the stakes are high. You will learn sophisticated modeling approaches and econometric techniques that enable you to draw conclusions from large data sets. Your project management skills will be on display as you lead a diverse range of cases across a variety of clients and industries.

At Keystone you will work on big ideas with Fortune 100 tech clients, grow your professional network, and gain relationships that last a lifetime. Partner with leading academic experts from Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Wharton, and other top universities on some of the most interesting problems in modern society. You will be one of the few people to work on exclusive, enormous data sets available to companies today. Working alongside talented colleagues, you’ll learn to take on challenges before you have the resources to complete them and how to marshal the resources necessary to succeed.

Qualifications

Economists at Keystone have a diverse mix of academic backgrounds and professional experience. We hire directly out of PhD programs, as well as from a variety of employers from both the public and private sectors. Regardless of level, economists at Keystone will typically have:

Ph.D. in Economics from a leading global institution

Relevant professional experience, preferably in the consulting, finance, or technology industries

Experience working with large data sets

Experience working with at least one major statistical package

Intellectually curious and quick to learn with a passion for excellence

Desire to work in a fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment

Analytical skills with a keen understanding of financial and operational levers

Ability to manage multiple complex work streams and work across organizational boundaries

Strong written and oral communication skills

Team player who can collaborate with multiple functional areas

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 Strategy.

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

$200,000—$226,000 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.