Associate

Incandescent•New York, NY

12d•$110,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Incandescent is an advisory firm focused on helping organizations create, build, and run enterprises to do important work. They work across three primary platforms: Corporates & Fortune 500s (including Private Equity), Systems Change Organizations (philanthropies, non-profits, mission-driven enterprises), and Ventures (late seed stage through Series B). The firm was founded in 2013 and recently acquired Minds at Work. The Associate role is primarily focused on the corporate advisory practice but offers opportunities in systems change and venture building. This is a demanding, fast-paced role with significant learning and development opportunities and client exposure. Associates act as advisors and consultants in small teams (2-3 people), working directly with senior client stakeholders. The role involves advising on how organization, culture, and talent can drive change and accelerate growth.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong commitment to learning.
Comfort in highly entrepreneurial environments.
Disciplined, self-driven, and intentional.
Resilient in the face of challenges.
Entrepreneurial mindset, seeking opportunities to make a difference.
Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity.
Strong developmental orientation, committed to self-examination and open feedback.
Intellectually curious and eager adopter of AI.
Empathetic with the capacity to build trust.
Low ego and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach.
Humility and grit, willing to take on various tasks.
Ability to translate ambiguous questions into useful inputs and hypotheses.
Ability to capture high-quality notes and distill key insights.
Strong listening skills and sound judgment.
Ability to build trust-based working relationships.
Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling communication for senior audiences.

Nice To Haves

Prior work in strategic advisory, corporate, or startup contexts is preferred.
Experience sets that will rapidly translate into impact in the business setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct primary and secondary research on client organizations, industries, and business problems.
Synthesize research findings to distill key insights, decisions, and next steps.
Support and lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.
Prepare client-ready materials, including decks and memos, translating complex ideas into clear communication.
Contribute to building Incandescent by advancing research agendas or developing firm systems and processes.