(2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Management Advisory Analyst/Associate (Energy)

Charles River Associates - Private; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 98,000; Full time

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Job summary

Charles River Associates in Toronto seeks a junior consultant to work with senior colleagues on strategy projects in the energy sector. You will conduct independent research, collect and analyze data, and contribute to client reports and deliverables using Excel and PowerPoint.

The role emphasizes learning consulting methodologies, strong communication, initiative, teamwork, and travel as needed; candidates with strong academics and interest in consulting are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with strong academic performance.
• Interest in energy sector and consulting.
• Analytical thinkers with creative approaches to problems.
• Ability to conduct secondary research and interpret data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• Clear interest in consulting through coursework or activities.
• Periodic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior colleagues to deliver strategy projects in a specific industry.
• Conduct independent research to collect, manage and analyze data.
• Contribute to client reports, presentations, and Excel/PowerPoint deliverables.
• Conduct interviews with clients or external stakeholders.
• Support industry and market studies through secondary and primary research.
• Analyze market rules, trends and documents, and summarize findings.
• Develop your knowledge of consulting methodologies and industry.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Learning agility

Curiosity

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Practices seeking to hire candidates with this profile include (hiring locations listed):

• Energy (Toronto)
  • Our Energy practice provides expert economic and business consulting services to a range of energy and industrial clients, including electric utilities, investors, generators, regulators, renewable energy developers, oil and gas companies, and chemicals clients.

Learn more about our work by reviewing our Services and Industries on our website.

Position Overview

• Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver strategy consulting projects that address specific client needs in a specific industry;
• Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical programs;
• Contribute to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrating findings into broader project deliverables;
• Conduct telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders;
• Facilitate industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews;
• Investigate and analyze market rules, regulations, industry trends, or other documents;
• Assume responsibility for generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks and PowerPoint presentations) under supervision;
• Proactively develop your knowledge of an industry as well as consulting methodologies.

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Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with strong academic performance;
• Experience with, or keen interest in, the sector of focus (energy, or other);
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Understanding of how to conduct secondary research, critically interpret data, and summarize key takeaways;
• Effective written communication and oral presentation skills;
• Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work;
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events;
• Periodic travel may be required.

Career Growth and Benefits

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

_ Salary and other compensation _

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is CAD $92,500 – $97,500. Starting pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.