Associate Consultant - NY Area

Mars & Co - New York City Area•Greenwich, CT

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Mars & Co is seeking an Associate Consultant to join their team and help leading global enterprises address strategic issues. This role involves working as part of a project team, applying rigorous research and quantitative analysis to develop business strategies, and gaining exposure to various industries and cultures. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and promotion within the firm, serving as an alternative to pursuing 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

Nice To Haves

multiple languages a plus

Responsibilities

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
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