Job Description

Responsibilities

Senior Associate Expectations

Practice Knowledge & Expertise

Practice Knowledge - Develops expertise across NCG's consulting capabilities, integrating strategy, business strategy, AI, brand, behavioral science, customer experience, and workplace to create differentiated client solutions.

Cross-Practice Collaboration - Builds relationships across NCG and Newmark to bring together multidisciplinary expertise and strengthen client outcomes.

Continuous Learning - Leverages emerging consulting methodologies and AI technologies to improve research, analysis, and client delivery while exercising sound business judgment.

Problem Solving & Analysis

Analysis - Leads complex qualitative and quantitative analyses, ensuring insights are evidence based, commercially relevant, and aligned to client objectives.

Problem Solving and Storytelling- Synthesizes complex findings into clear, compelling executive narratives and actionable business recommendations.

Communication Skills

Executive Communication - Communicates confidently with clients across organizational levels, adapting messaging to different audiences while maintaining credibility and clarity.

Facilitation -Leads stakeholder workshops, interviews, and working sessions that uncover insights, build alignment, and drive decisions.

Influencing -Builds consensus across diverse stakeholder groups by combining evidence, structured thinking, and strong interpersonal skills.

Project Management & Delivery

Project Ownership - Help own consulting workstreams by managing scope, quality, timelines, budgets, risks, and cross-functional coordination.

Commercial Awareness -Recognizes the commercial implications of project decisions, identifies expansion opportunities, and contributes to successful project delivery.

Team Development

Leadership - Leads by example while coaching junior consultants, providing mentorship, constructive feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.

Talent Development - Supports career development by helping team members identify and pursue growth opportunities across NCG and, where aligned with their interests, the broader Newmark and Cantor organizations.

Organizational Behaviors

Collaboration -Builds strong relationships across practices and functions, helping connect expertise throughout Newmark to solve client problems.

Ownership -Takes accountability for outcomes, proactively resolving issues and escalating risks appropriately.

Adaptability -Thrives in ambiguity and rapidly changing client environments while maintaining high-quality execution.

Client Relationship

Trusted relationships -Develops trusted relationships with client stakeholders through thoughtful recommendations, responsiveness, and consistent delivery.

Stakeholder Management -Manages relationships across multiple client functions, adapting communication styles and navigating competing priorities effectively.

Business Development - Supports business development through proposals, executive presentations, solution development, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.

Business Management & Growth

Practice Development -Contributes to developing repeatable consulting offerings, methodologies, and tools that improve delivery quality and scalability.

Thought Leadership & Marketing

Thought Leadership -Creates original insights, articles, presentations, and market perspectives that strengthen NCG's reputation in the marketplace.

Knowledge Sharing -Regularly shares project learnings, emerging trends, AI applications, and industry insights across the practice.

Innovation - Uses AI and emerging technologies to enhance consulting methodologies and deliver innovative client solutions.

Salary Range Language

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $115,000 to $145,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.