Senior Analyst - BCG Vantage, Consumer & People and Organization

Boston Consulting Group • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As a Senior Analyst – BCG Vantage within BCG's Consumer & People and Organization Practice Area you will work in a growing global team in a topic activation role, providing People and Organization expertise and insights whilst working together with case and proposal teams to provide knowledge assets, analysis and expert advisory. You’ll serve as a thought partner and content expert to case teams and topic/sector leaders, helping structure and solve complex organizational issues.
You will support commercialization efforts for the topic/sector, working in conjunction with business leaders through contributing analysis and insights to proposals, client workshops and marketing materials. Additionally, as a Senior Analyst – BCG Vantage, you will contribute to developing intellectual property & assets for the business and assist in onboarding and training junior colleagues based on your topic/sector expertise.
The candidate is expected to have knowledge in Organization Design & Operating Model AND at least one or more of the following topics:
Required: Organization Design & Operating Model: Designing organizations fit for the future (AI/digital, competitive, cost effective), enterprise agility, optimized support functions)
Talent & Skills (upskilling, retention, talent strategy to build a future-oriented workforce, executive coaching, tech/digital talent….)
Behavioral Science, Managing change in a transformation, Culture and Purpose
Functional Operating Models (Org structures within commercial functions like category management, next-gen sales, marketing etc.)

Requirements

• 1- 2+ years of consulting experience in relevant Organization Design & Operating Model role required; candidates with consulting experience preferred
• In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum CPG and or Retail industry experience, with a strong focus on organization design and operating model strategy required; 3-6+ years of CPG/Retail industry experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record in addressing complex operational challenges and driving measurable performance improvements, particularly in areas such as cost reduction, digital and GenAI capability building, and the enablement of skill-based architectures within functional domains
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills are a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, including a hypothesis-driven approach and advanced analytical capabilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with both internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative global team environment

Responsibilities

• Applying Org Design & Operating model expertise (plus Talent / Change / Functional Op Model) to proposals and sold projects, tailoring research and analytical approaches to diverse client contexts & organizational challenges in Consumer Products (CPG) & Retail industries
• Framing, structuring and sharing intellectual property in a clear and concise manner, while codifying knowledge and maintaining topic assets grounded in real-world experience
• Working autonomously with a strong entrepreneurial mindset; able to navigate and influence stakeholders in a global matrix organization
• Working creatively and analytically in a time-limited, problem-solving environment
• Maintaining a strong business-building focus, identifying opportunities where Vantage can better support case teams
• Communicating with case teams and stakeholders in a credible, confident, and professional manner
• Collaborating effectively in a virtual team environment, with proficiency in agile ways of working
• Codifying knowledge and maintaining assets, benchmarks, and tools for the People & Organization topics in CPG and Retail sectors, tailored to varying client contexts
• Approaching work with a curious, creative, and open mindset, and contributing innovative ideas
• Navigating complexity and ambiguity with resilience and clarity
• Applying consulting skills and approaches effectively to support case teams

Benefits

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees