Experienced Senior Associate 2026Department: Consulting
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Boston, MA
Compensation: $108,000 - $115,000 / year
DescriptionPrivate Equity Consulting Advance your career at the intersection of private equity, strategy, and data-driven problem solving. At IGS, Senior Associates work directly on high-stakes investment and growth strategy engagements across industries, taking on early responsibility, senior client exposure, and rapid professional development in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Senior Associate (Full-Time) - Start Date: Rolling, based on candidate availability
- Eligibility: Currently employed professionals with 2-4 years of consulting experience
- Practice Areas: M&A Commercial Due Diligence
- Work Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
We're hiring experienced Senior Associates for this position:Professionals currently working, with relevant experience in consulting, due diligence, or related private equity advisory work.
Key ResponsibilitiesWHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Associate, you'll be part of a collegial and entrepreneurial environment. Our work is fast-paced and provides opportunities for rapid skill and knowledge development. Senior Associates gain experience across a broad set of industries while working on a case team with two to eight team members, taking on a high level of responsibility in the work and in client presentations.
- Assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients
- Gaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industries
- Synthesizing research and analysis to deliver answers to clients' key questions
- Assuming a high level of responsibility on client teams as well as within the firm
- Designing and conducting market research to answer critical client questions, such as:
- How is the company positioned relative to competitors?
- How do customers perceive the company versus alternatives?
- What are the most promising opportunities for expansion or improvement?
- How large is the market, and what is its growth trajectory?
- What drives market growth and profitability?
- Preparing analyses, synthesizing findings, and delivering actionable insights to clients
- Collaborating with team members to create high-impact presentations for senior executives and investors
EXPECTATIONS- Analyze, synthesize, and present complex data, such as market size and share, and competitive landscape dynamics
- Demonstrate the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights
- Stay comfortable with ambiguity and tight timelines; lead multiple workstreams in parallel
- Work in a double staffing model (2+ projects simultaneously)
- Deliver client-ready communication, including executive presentation development and delivery
- Design and conduct company- and market-specific informational interviews
QualificationsWHAT WE LOOK FORInterests & Mindset
We seek candidates who are intellectually curious, driven, and excited about working in a collaborative environment, with interests in:
- Assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients
- Gaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industries
- Conducting primary and secondary research to better understand markets
- Creating complex analyses to answer clients' key questions
- Synthesizing quantitative and qualitative results to be presented to clients
- Assuming a high level of responsibility by managing primary research teams
- Working in a dynamic, collegial setting
- Living and working in Boston (IGS Senior Associates rarely travel)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree required
- 2-4 years of consulting experience required (management consulting, strategy consulting, or related advisory experience)
- Advanced analytical and modeling skills, including the ability to build complex financial models and run sophisticated quantitative analyses (market sizing, pricing, scenario/sensitivity work)
- High proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Exceptional research, analytical, and quantitative skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and a drive to solve complex business problems
Benefits & Additional Information- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Unlimited time off and company holidays
- Professional development opportunities and mentorship
- Collaborative, collegial work environment
Compensation- Pay range expected for the position: $108,000 and $115,000 USD annually (the position level and compensation for this role may vary and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications)
- Pay is issued on a semi-monthly basis
- IGS also offers an annual discretionary bonus tied to individual and company performance, along with a comprehensive benefits package and a potential starting bonus
Additional Information IGS sponsors employees for H-1B visas, including H-1B transfers for candidates currently on sponsorship elsewhere.
IGS has four U.S. offices located in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; and San Francisco, CA. This role will be based in the Boston office, with opportunities to explore other locations as you gain experience at the firm.
