Senior Consultant, Industrials - Stout Strategy

Stout • Arlington, VA

12d

About The Position

Stout is looking for a Senior Consultant to support our Industrials practice and join our growing firm. At Stout, expectations are high but empowering. You will be part of a team with direct access to Stout’s partners and key client decision makers. Your ideas will be heard, and your thoughts valued as we help clients grow and drive strategic advantage. You will be a key contributor on client engagements and project deliverables. Quite simply, you will get the developmental benefits of big firm clients with the high touch of a boutique culture.

Requirements

• BA or BS required with a clear track record of academic excellence in fields such as Economics, Business, Finance, or Data Science
• Two to four years of prior experience (including internship experience) in research, consulting, corporate development, private equity, or similar experience preferred
• A strong desire to learn about Industrial industries (e.g. automotive, aerospace, off-highway machinery, manufacturing, etc.) and PE / Investor industries
• An aptitude for networking and executive-level interviewing
• Well-honed business acumen and analytical skills
• A desire to learn and demonstrated ability to master new subject areas quickly
• Strong communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills
• Work ethic, dedicated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
• Time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced skill set in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools & technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis
• Proficiency in developing financial and market models, market analysis, and quantitative data analysis

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business, management, finance, or other relevant degree preferred
• Foreign language capabilities are a plus

Responsibilities

• Support in hypotheses generation to inform research, analytical approaches, and credentialization in key client industries (e.g. automotive, aerospace, off-highway machinery, manufacturing, etc.)
• Conduct original primary research by leading executive-level interviews to inform key diligence workstreams
• Support the development of and/or validation of financial, commercial, and other assumptions for strategic business cases
• Support M&A processes (primarily for PE clientele), including buy-side and sell-side commercial diligences
• Support the execution of typical M&A diligence workstreams, such as generating market sizing and forecasting models, conducting customer surveys, performing competitive analysis, etc.
• Manage relationships with key external vendors (e.g. expert networks, etc.)
• Positively contribute to the dynamic, high-achieving atmosphere of the firm

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life
• Flexible work schedules
• Discretionary time off policy
• Annual bonus plan

What This Job Offers

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