Principal - Financial Economics, Tax, and Securities (FETS)

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.

Join us as a Principal in our Financial Economics, Tax, and Securities (FETS) practice and help shape the future of economic thinking at the intersection of finance, law, and technology.

This role focuses on financial economics and the rigorous application of economic theory to high‑stakes challenges involving capital markets, complex financial instruments, credit risk, and structured financial analysis.

You are a PhD economist with a concentration in financial economics or an MBA with a finance track and strong technical expertise. You bring proven leadership in consulting or litigation‑oriented settings, and you're eager to mentor, influence strategy, and contribute to the continued growth of a practice that spans industries and regulatory environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements involving financial economics, securities, and regulatory matters.
• Guide project teams through analytical design, modeling, data interpretation, and client delivery.
• Apply advanced economic frameworks to evaluate financial risk, pricing, and value across instruments and institutions.
• Collaborate with academic experts and internal teams to craft strategy and insights that shape major legal and business outcomes.
• Mentor rising talent while contributing to the strategic development of the FETS practice.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Economics with a specialization in financial economics, or an MBA with a finance focus and extensive quantitative experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in consulting, finance, or litigation contexts.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients and experts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in capital markets, financial modeling, credit risk, and securities‑related projects.
• Experience with litigation support, regulatory reviews, or structured finance cases.

US Salary Range: $250,000 – $265,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) 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.

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