Candidate Profiles
Overview
“Why I came back to Cornerstone Research”
Kristin Feitzinger | Principal
Stanford University, M.B.A. |
“The nature of our work”
Kostis Hatzitaskos | Senior Manager
University of California, Berkeley, Ph.D.
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“Work/life balance at Cornerstone Research”
Jennifer McCabe | Principal
New York University, M.B.A. |
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Associates at Cornerstone Research must have the ability to apply academic research to real-world issues and present concise explanations of complex analyses. The ideal candidate will possess a strong empirical background and excellent interpersonal skills. Cornerstone Research attracts individuals who are intellectually curious and want to work on a broad range of issues at the nexus of the academic and business worlds.
Doctoral Candidates
“How I use my Ph.D.”
Gabriela Dobrescu | Associate
University of California, Berkeley, Ph.D. |
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We seek candidates who have pursued doctoral studies in finance, economics, accounting, or marketing, and who will be graduating in the upcoming year. We also seek candidates who have graduated and have academic or relevant industry experience. Several members of our consulting team have come to the firm with prior academic experience, from junior faculty to emeritus tenured faculty, and have transitioned successfully into our business.
M.B.A. Candidates
“How I use my M.B.A.”
Sujay Dave | Senior Manager
University of Chicago, M.B.A. |
“Why I came to Cornerstone Research”
Abe Chernin | Senior Manager
Columbia University, M.B.A |
The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background, an analytical orientation, excellent communication skills, and an interest in thinking creatively about complex economic and financial problems. Candidates also must have the ability and desire to take on increasing levels of managerial responsibility. Industry experience in finance, accounting, consulting, and other fields requiring sophisticated data analysis is also an asset.
Summer AssociateSummer associates join us for ten to twelve weeks during the year prior to graduation from their doctoral or M.B.A. programs. Cornerstone Research designed the summer associate program to mirror the experience of a first-year associate, including case assignments as well as formal training. As we do for all associates, we try our best to match summer associates with cases of interest to them. Many summer associates become associates at Cornerstone Research upon completing their graduate studies.