Associate Consultant

The Associate Consultant works closely with an assigned Project Manager and becomes a fully integrated into project teams in their first months of employment. The combination of on-the-job learning, classroom training, and ongoing coaching and mentoring enable Associate Consultants to enjoy outstanding professional growth and career opportunities. The firm's culture, built on teamwork and meritocracy, empowers our professionals to support each other in their career development. The Associate Consultant career track includes promotion to Management Consultant, to Manager and beyond for individuals looking to develop a rewarding, long-term career in consulting with Alexander Group.

Responsibilities

Create and use analytical models to simulate or forecast business problems and results; Conduct data analysis including basic statistical analysis using Excel; Participate in client interviews and related fact-finding initiatives; Apply logic and AGI methodologies to provide recommendations to clients; Use and develop communication skills to communicate project findings, conclusions and recommendations with your peers and clients; Prepare initial drafts of high quality, error free deliverables; Participate in client meetings to review and present analytical approaches and interpret results

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with solid academic achievement; 2 – 4 years of relevant professional experience required; Good business acumen and awareness of business trends; Moderate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are required; Quantitative skills and general problem solving skills for business problems; Strong interpersonal and team working skills; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to learn quickly and resourcefully; High degree of motivation, flexibility and creativity; Genuine desire to work hard and progress rapidly in the consulting profession; Positive attitude and strong willingness to learn from mentors and peers; Ability to travel (sometimes on short notice); Must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of application with no current or future restrictions or sponsorship necessary

Nice to have

Coursework in business administration, finance or economics; Consulting or sales experience

Benefits

Bonus eligible; On-the-job learning, classroom training, and ongoing coaching and mentoring; Career track promotion opportunities to Management Consultant, Manager and beyond