Associate Consultant - NY Area

Mars & Co - New York City Area • New York, NY

150d • $95,000 - $95,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Opportunities to travel domestically & internationally, but not traveling all the time
• Highly collaborative team-based culture with a meritocratic promote from within philosophy
• A strong belief in learning by doing and the value of senior staff coaching more junior consultants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees