Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Intern (North America - University Students)

ZS • South San Francisco, CA

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. The Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant - Intern role is part of the Strategy Insights and Planning teams that partner with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. These teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

Requirements

• Candidates should be starting their second-to-last year of their doctorate degree (with the internship taking place the summer before their final year) in any discipline with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework (business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics or relevant fields)
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
• Must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients business problems
• Assist in structuring and conducting market research and/or desk research to derive insights and contribute to client decision making
• Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations
• Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects
• Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client – risk and issue mitigation. You will also assist in driving the project forward to ensure project goals and deadlines are met
• Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities
• Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development.
• Robust skills‑building programs
• Multiple career progression paths
• Internal mobility
• Deeply collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree