Strategy Insights and Planning Associate ConsultantZS's Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.
What You'll Do: - Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients business problems.
- Assist in structuring and conducting market research and/or desk research to derive insights and contribute to client decision making.
- Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software.
- Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations.
- Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects.
- Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client - risk and issue mitigation. You will also assist in driving the project forward to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
- Contribute to digital strategy initiatives by bridging business and technology - understanding how marketing, analytics, and digital tools intersect to drive client impact.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, such as marketing, product, and technology teams, to translate business needs into actionable digital and analytical solutions.
- Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities.
- Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams.
What You'll Bring:- PhD or Masters with bachelor's degree in a field with quantitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences and social sciences. In lieu of a PhD, 2-5 years of relevant post-study professional experience will be considered.
- 3-5 years of relevant post-study experience preferred (e.g., associate product management, business analysis, digital marketing strategy).
- Aptitude for digital strategy - understanding how business objectives, data, and technology converge to inform marketing and product decisions.
- High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact.
- Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
- Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
- Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership.
- Fluency in English.
- Client-first mentality.
- Intense work ethic.
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.
How you'll grow:- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model:We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
