Helping Improve the Performances of Leading Companies
WHAT A MARS & CO ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT DOES: A quick rundown of the "AC" position- Works as a member of a project team helping leading global enterprises address strategic issues
- Travels to or videoconferences with clients, data sources and teammates from all over the world
- Applies rigorous yet creative research and quantitative analysis to develop winning business strategies
- Learns how businesses operate in many environments via direct exposure to clients across industries/cultures
- Becomes a well-rounded businessperson who can lead teams to drive growth in any situation
- Prepares for promotion to the Senior AC and higher levels - no need to leave to get an MBA or PhD
WHAT WE LOOK FOR: Qualifications for this entry level position- BS/MS from a leading university or college plus meaningful prior internship experience
- Quantitative analytical undergraduate education preferred (Engineering, Math, Economics or a Science)
- Strong data manipulation & analysis skills with tools such as Excel, R, Tableau, Python, SQL, Access, etc.
- Excellent research capabilities
- High levels of intelligence, creativity, intellectual curiosity, energy & enthusiasm
- Effective problem-solving skills and abundant common sense while being detail oriented & very organized
- Strong communications skills, both written and verbal (multiple languages a plus)
- A high degree of maturity and responsibility with the ability to work both independently and in teams
- Interpersonal skills to work cross-culturally with diverse groups of clients and co-workers
- Strong leadership ability and the ability to inspire confidence in others
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Each day will be different, but example of what you might do include- Obtaining relevant data and other information needed to address client issues from a variety of sources
- Analyzing and visualizing data that creates meaningful insights and conclusions for clients
- Developing action plans for clients by synthesizing analyses and applying strategic thinking to them
- Presenting and explaining research, analyses, findings and recommendations to teammates and clients
- Acquiring valuable skills, concepts & expertise that you can apply to new business situations you encounter
RECRUITING PROCESS: What to expect- Strong candidates will receive a request for a phone or video conversation
- If we decide to pursue your candidacy the next step is typically 2 rounds of case study focused interviews
- Final decisions are made in a timely manner following the case study focused interviews
- For more information please visit: marsandco.com/careers
Base salary range for this role: $95K- $95K per year
