Associate, Consulting

CMSPI • Atlanta, GA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

CMSPI is seeking a data-driven, client-facing Associate Consultant to support its mission to become the world’s leading payments supply chain consultancy. The role is part of the Consulting team and combines payments knowledge with detailed analytics to identify opportunities for optimizing clients’ payment arrangements. Associates work alongside senior associates, engagement managers, Consulting leadership, and colleagues across CMSPI to understand client goals and help clients navigate evolving payment ecosystems.

Following CMSPI’s internal processes and standards, the Associate supports delivery teams in identifying, investigating, and presenting optimization initiatives to major brands. The role provides exposure to client-facing work and opportunities to develop commercial, technical, and leadership skills. The position uses CMSPI’s proprietary data platform and other advanced analytics tools to produce insights and recommendations, reports, presentations, and visualizations.

The role is offered in a hybrid working model, with attendance at the office expected at least three days per week. CMSPI is hiring two people, one for its Atlanta office and one for its San Diego office. Travel to client and company meetings may be required.

Requirements

• College graduate with a degree preferably in Economics, Sciences, Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.3.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in consulting or analysis, including presenting complex analytical findings.
• Strong logical reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional approach.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive in clarifying expectations, asking questions, and understanding deliverables.
• Intellectual curiosity, resilience, and flexibility to work in a fast-growing business and industry.
• Confidence and desire to engage with clients, present opportunities to stakeholders, and develop relationship-management skills.
• Willingness to travel to client and company meetings as required.
• Competence and experience using Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SQL and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality deliverables that support strong client engagement with Fortune 500 companies.
• Analyze complex client payment data, review acceptance processes for key payment methods, benchmark performance indicators, and conduct industry research as needed.
• Use CMSPI methodologies and initiative to identify potential improvements and optimization opportunities, supported by detailed data analytics.
• Attend client meetings with project teams to present findings and provide technical and analytical support.
• Identify opportunities in clients’ payments data using CMSPI’s proprietary data platform and other advanced analytics tools.
• Produce accurate client reports using Power BI, written reports, presentations, and data visualizations.
• Work with Engagement Managers on benchmarking analyses, negotiation strategies, and other project deliverables.
• Assist in reviewing commercial contracts and Service Level Agreements for CMSPI and its clients.
• Develop an understanding of CMSPI’s markets and core consulting offerings.
• Share project knowledge with the wider business to encourage innovation in thinking and outcomes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive payments-industry training from in-house and industry experts.
• Personal and professional learning opportunities and growth experiences aligned with career aspirations.
• 100% healthcare coverage for employees and low-cost dental and vision options.
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and commuter benefit options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 5% after 90 days of employment.
• Annual company bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
• Quarterly values award for all employees, including a financial prize.
• Regular companywide socials and team-building events.
• 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 8 paid company holidays, and discretionary office closure during the holiday season.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level