Associate Consultant (Immediate Hire)

Cicero Group

$80K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced graduate degree (MBA, PhD, MPA) preferred, but not required; undergraduate degree required.
  • Strong academic record and GPA.
  • 3+ years experience in management consulting, nonprofits, think tanks, startups, or financial services.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English; additional languages valued.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Demonstrated ambition and leadership in various settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead small teams of analysts in research and analysis for strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Engagement Managers to guide teams on projects like organization transformation and private equity due diligence.
  • Engage directly with clients to identify needs and implement creative solutions.
  • Manage various impactful internal initiatives.
  • Conduct market research and assessments for informed strategic development.

Benefits

  • Engagement in a dynamic consulting environment with a focus on skill development.
  • Opportunity to lead teams and directly engage with clients.
  • Involvement in diverse and high-impact projects across multiple sectors.
  • Development of original, creative solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Work in a supportive team atmosphere that emphasizes professional growth.
Full Job Description
Please apply only if you are available to begin work within one month of submitting your application.

At MGT, Associates are deeply involved in every aspect of the consulting process and challenged every day by colleagues and project leads to develop new skills and achieve professional goals. As a MGT Associate, you will:
  • Lead small teams of Analysts in research and analysis that define our strategic recommendations
  • Work closely with Engagement Managers to guide teams through projects such as (but not limited to)
    • Organization Transformation
    • Private Equity Due Diligence
    • Strategic Development/Implementation
    • Market Research & Assessments
  • Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and implement original, creative solutions
  • Manage diverse and impactful internal initiatives

While there is no single educational or professional background that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at MGT, we typically look for the following qualifications:
  • Advanced graduate degree (MBA, PhD, MPA, etc.) preferred, but not required; undergraduate degree required
  • Excellent academic record and grade point average
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • 3+ years of experience in management/strategy consulting, non-profits, think tanks, startups, financial services, or similar environments
  • Ability to think independently and meaningfully collaborate with teams
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in English, both verbally and in writing (additional languages are always welcome and appreciated)
  • Effective organization skills and ability to multi-task
  • Exceptional ambition and leadership skills in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings

There is no single skill set that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at MGT, but the below skills are incredibly useful in our work:
  • Data Visualization/Analysis
  • Focus Group Facilitation
  • In-depth Interviews
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Teams/Outlook
  • Note Taking
  • Private Equity Transactions
  • Project Planning
  • Proposal Writing
  • Secondary Research
  • Segmentation and Conjoint Analysis
  • Survey Creation, Fielding and Analysis

Positions are available in Salt Lake City, Utah or Washington, D.C.

NOTE: We currently do not accept candidates who require sponsorship, nor are we able to provide sponsorship opportunities to candidates.

To learn more, visit our website at https://mgt.us/ and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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