Strategy Consultant

Slalom Build; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom is a human-focused strategy and technology consulting firm seeking a Strategy Consultant to lead and deliver strategic advisory services across research, analysis, and business development. You will conduct in-depth research, build financial models, craft executive presentations, and engage directly with clients to support critical decisions.

Working on 4–5 engagements annually, you’ll contribute to client delivery and growth while leveraging AI-based tools and collaborating across

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of strategy consulting, management consulting, professional services, or internal strategy.
• Proven ability to conduct research, build financial models, and deliver executive presentations.
• Experience using AI-based tools for analysis and client recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic research on market trends, technology solutions, competitors, and peers.
• Build financial models and business cases including ROI analyses for Cloud, Data Platform, and AI initiatives.
• Create and deliver executive-ready presentations communicating strategic recommendations and roadmaps.
• Lead client engagement by facilitating workshops and managing stakeholder dynamics.
• Support business development through proposals, client research, and pitch deck creation.
• Leverage AI-based tools to enhance research and strategic delivery for clients.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Financial modelling

Executive communication

AI-based analysis

Client engagement

Research capabilities

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organisations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

The Strategy team

Slalom's Strategy team helps our clients re-imagine what's possible, when making the most of technology and modern ways of working. As a Strategy Consultant, you will lead from the front, working in both team-based projects, interacting with clients, assisting with pre-sales pursuits, and providing mentoring to more junior consultants.

The Role: Strategy Consultant

As a Strategy Consultant, you'll work within small, agile project teams under the guidance of senior strategists to deliver strategic advisory services across research, analysis, and business development. You'll conduct comprehensive research, build financial models, create executive-level presentations, and engage directly with clients to support critical decision-making. Working across 4-5 engagements per year, you'll contribute to both client delivery and business development efforts that drive our growth.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct strategic research on market trends, technology solutions, competitors, and peers, synthesizing insights into actionable recommendations
• Build financial models and business cases including TCO analysis and ROI for Cloud, Data Platform, and AI initiatives
• Create and deliver executive-ready presentations that communicate strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps
• Lead client engagement by facilitating workshops, building relationships, and managing stakeholder dynamics
• Support business development through proposal contributions, client research, and pitch deck creation
• Leverage AI-based tools to enhance research, analysis, and strategic delivery for both internal and client use
• Partner cross-capability to bridge strategy with execution across transformation, technology, and digital teams

What You’ll Bring

• 2-3 years in strategy consulting, management consulting, professional services, or internal strategy
• Confidence with technology and IT projects including Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI, and emerging tech trends
• Proven financial modelling experience including business cases and economic analysis
• Hands-on experience using AI-based tools for analysis and client recommendations
• Strong research capabilities with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to create executive-level presentations
• Ambitious with strong EQ, client presence, and ownership mindset in ambiguous environments

Our Values:

Our culture and values reflect each individual Slalomer. We are dedicated to encouraging workplace diversity and ensuring all our people, from any background can contribute to their full potential. We wish to build a team that echoes the diversity of the communities we serve, and our values are an active part of our every-day, guiding our decisions.

What keeps us here?

When we moved to Australia in 2020, we had no idea just how important our work/life balance would need to be. We’ve asked our consultants what makes Slalom a great place to work and the most common answer - "the freedom to be ourselves when life gets in the way". We make a big effort to bring everyone together and allow space when space is needed. We believe in helping each other thrive in work and life and are proud to invest in benefits that include holistic wellbeing, meaningful allowances, and investment in our team’s professional, technical, and personal growth.

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Slalom does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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