Advisory Associate

About the Role

The Management Consulting (MC) – Entry Level Business Analyst is responsible for providing basic services to clients in the areas of business performance improvement. The Associate participates in various stages of business consulting engagements and assists with planning, execution, and close out.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain information, documents, and data from clients to support engagement deliverables.
• Develop initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues.
• Document project requirements, with guidance and support of senior professionals.
• Assist with informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process.
• Document and analyze client processes with guidance and direction from senior professionals.
• Perform project management and administrative support tasks.
• Support the development and delivery of quality documentation.
• Assist with preparation of meeting agendas, handouts, and presentation materials.
• Document client meetings and produce meeting summaries to present to clients.
• Leverage templates to prepare drafts of various reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Participate in special client projects, including events, strategic planning retreats, acquisition support, etc.
• Utilize research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop an understanding of a client’s industry.
• Develop relationships with client personnel and management members.
• Assist with research for and drafting of proposals.
• Maintain all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, time entry, expense reporting, etc.
• Other duties, as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Smartsheet knowledge, preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering, preferred.
• Six (6) months or more of experience related to Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, or Technical Analyst within an IT technology environment, preferred.
• Prior internships within a Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Consulting based, or Technical Analyst role, preferred.
• Data Analytics dashboarding experience with Power BI or any other tool, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business and report writing.
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and research skills.
• Solid organizational skills, with the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel 50% on average, as needed.