Undergraduate and Experienced Associate

Highland Strategy Group•Reno, NV

7d•Remote

About The Position

We are hiring for HSG’s Sierras office, which supports our Boston headquarters. The Sierras office is a new extension of HSG; given scale, there is room to shape operations. Strong performers at HSG take on additional responsibility quickly and advancement is driven by contribution rather than tenure. At HSG, you will be responsible for supporting client initiatives by executing primary-intensive research plans and performing in-depth market & competitive analyses, all while contributing to the overall success and direction of a rapidly growing company. You will be exposed to a broad range of private equity and corporate clients, evaluating businesses across a variety of industries. Compensation consists of salary and substantive bonus program competitive with leading strategy consulting firms. Travel is minimal (less than 5%). About HSG Highland Strategy Group is a boutique strategy consulting firm headquartered in Boston, MA. Founded in early 2021, HSG has seen significant growth and is actively seeking to expand our team. At HSG, you'll work alongside other motivated and intelligent individuals, gaining hands-on experience and direct client exposure from day one. We emphasize career progression and provide significant upward career mobility within our growing organization. We strive to create a work environment that empowers employees to succeed while supporting work-life balance. Why Highland Strategy Group? Contribute to the success and growth of a rapidly scaling company and make an immediate impact Take an active role in shaping firm culture and fostering a collaborative, collegial work environment High-profile engagements with leading private equity firms, PE-backed companies, and investment banks Exposure to a wide variety of industries, companies, and problems to solve Immersive learning opportunities in a fast-paced environment Opportunities for personal growth and career development – we are actively looking to promote from within and cultivate internal talent

Requirements

0-3 years of experience: This role is open to new graduates or early-career professionals (regardless of direct industry relevance)
Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated academic excellence
Deep strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Strong quantitative and analytic skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation (PowerPoint) development and writing skills
Extremely organized and detail oriented
Proactive self-starter with an intellectual curiosity
Ability to multitask and work in a time-sensitive (short deadline) environment

Responsibilities

Drive primary research (the backbone of HSG’s research process) via phone interviews and online surveys
Synthesize primary research findings with relevant secondary research to inform insights
Execute market & competitor analyses (MS Excel), leveraging quantitative and qualitative data
Contribute to client-facing deliverables / reports
Ultimately, work with a team of consultants to solve Clients’ most pressing questions