Consultant - Automotive

Roland Berger•Boston, MA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Roland Berger is seeking Consultants to join our Automotive Practice in Chicago, Detroit, or Boston. This is an opportunity to work with leading automakers, automotive suppliers, mobility players, and technology companies as they navigate the most disruptive period in the industry’s history. Electrification, autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles, new ownership models, and shifting global supply chains are transforming how vehicles are designed, built, sold, used, and serviced. Our Automotive Practice helps clients make strategic decisions, transform their business models, improve operations, and identify growth opportunities in this rapidly evolving environment. From day one, you will be encouraged to think like an entrepreneur: take initiative, solve complex problems, bring creative ideas forward, and take ownership of meaningful work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
1–2 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in consulting, automotive, industrials, mobility, technology, energy, analytics, engineering, or another quantitatively oriented environment; strong analytical ability, curiosity, and the capacity to learn quickly are highly valued
Understanding of various industry business models and key dynamics
Understanding of Consulting or Service environment
Strong analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and techniques
Ability to think independently and take initiative in the face of ambiguity

Nice To Haves

PhD/MA/MS in relevant field, quantitative and analytically oriented fields such as Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences, or Economics are preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Analyze market, financial, operational, and client data to identify insights and develop recommendations
Structure complex business problems into clear workstreams, hypotheses, and analyses
Build financial models, business cases, and quantitative analyses to support strategic decisions
Apply sound judgement in synthesizing research, interviews, market data, and client information into clear findings
Prepare compelling client presentations that communicate insights, implications, and recommendations
Support and participate in client meetings, interviews, and workshops
Develop realistic work plans with clear deliverables, timelines, and ownership
Build knowledge of automotive industry trends, business models, and competitive dynamics
Work effectively with project teams, clients, and colleagues across different levels, functions, and geographies
Contribute to internal initiatives such as business development, recruiting, training, and knowledge development
Take an active role in your own development by seeking feedback, applying coaching, and sharing lessons learned with colleagues
Use approved AI tools to support research, analysis, and deliverable development, while helping shape how AI is applied responsibly and effectively in the future of consulting

Benefits

Formal training and continuous learning opportunities
Mentor and Buddy programs
Opportunities to work directly with clients, including anticipated domestic and international travel depending on project needs
Global networking opportunities with colleagues across offices and practices
Employee affinity groups and DEI initiatives
Work-life balance initiatives
Annual wellness allowance
Competitive total rewards package
A collaborative culture that values entrepreneurship, excellence, and empathy
medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Accounts
life and AD&D insurance
parental leave
generous paid time off
employee assistance programs
a 401(k) plan