Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant

Zs Associates; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ZS Associates is seeking an Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant in a hybrid environment. You will tackle client business challenges through rigorous analysis, market research, and data-driven insights.

You will design analyses using Excel, Access, Confirmit, and ZS software; communicate results to clients and teams; mentor associates and help manage project plans and risks. Fluency in English and a client‑first mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters with bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; 2–5 years post‑study experience may be considered.
• Strong motivation, work ethic and personal initiative.
• Fluency in English; client‑first mentality; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Leverage problem solving frameworks to develop client solutions.
• Structure and conduct market or desk research to derive insights.
• Design analyses using Excel, Access, Confirmit, and ZS software.
• Synthesize results and present to clients and teams.
• Develop client relationships and manage project communications.
• Support project plan management and risk/issue mitigation.

Skills

Problem solving

Market research

Excel

Access

Confirmit

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

PhD or MSc with quantitative undergrad

Tools

Excel

Access

Confirmit

ZS software

Job description

ZS Associates is seeking an Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant in a hybrid environment. You will tackle client business challenges through rigorous analysis, market research, and data-driven insights.

You will design analyses using Excel, Access, Confirmit, and ZS software; communicate results to clients and teams; mentor associates and help manage project plans and risks. Fluency in English and a client‑first mindset are essential.