Munich Office - Associate Intern (m/f/d) - Start March 2027 (3-6 months)

L.E.K. Consulting; München; Vor Ort; EUR 12.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

L.E.K. Consulting in Munich is seeking an Associate Intern to gain exposure to multiple industry sectors and tackle a wide range of commercial challenges. You will develop analytical skills in a collaborative, team-based environment and take on significant responsibility as you progress.

The role offers a structured two-week orientation and a pathway to pursue roles in industry or Private Equity, with a strong emphasis on hands-on client work and learning.

Qualifikationen

• Candidate is pursuing a degree in a relevant field and demonstrates strong quantitative abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English are required.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Conducting primary and secondary research on markets, competitors, and customers.
• Performing rigorous strategic and financial analyses to develop insights for clients.
• Collaborating with team members to identify trends and translate insights into recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative analysis

German language

English language

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Pursuing a degree in business/economics or related fields

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Jobbeschreibung

About L.E.K. Consulting

L.E.K. Consulting is a premier global strategy consulting firm that partners with clients to solve their most critical business challenges and deliver high-impact outcomes. We bring deep industry expertise and rigorous, evidence-based insight to global corporations, growth companies and private equity investors, helping them turn strategy into action.

About L.E.K. Consulting

L.E.K. Consulting is a premier global strategy consulting firm that partners with clients to solve their most critical business challenges and deliver high-impact outcomes. We bring deep industry expertise and rigorous, evidence-based insight to global corporations, growth companies and private equity investors, helping them turn strategy into action.

How do we deliver impact? It’s the people. We hire exceptional individuals and invest in their growth through hands‑on client work, close collaboration and a culture of ownership, inclusion and continuous learning. Across every level, curiosity unites us and challenge excites us. Founded more than 40 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals worldwide and is consistently recognized as one of the industry's best firms to work for. For more information, visit lek.com.

The Associate Intern position

The Associate role at L.E.K. offers exposure to multiple industry sectors and a wide variety of commercial challenges. The nature and pace of L.E.K.’s strategic work facilitates the rapid development of a highly analytical skill set in a collaborative and rewarding team‑based environment. As you progress you will take on a significant level of responsibility and build your leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Associates are crucial to the success of L.E.K. project teams. With the guidance and support of an experienced senior team, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting primary and secondary research on markets, competitors, and customers
• Performing rigorous strategic and financial analyses, using leading‑edge software and techniques, to develop deep understanding of commercial issues
• Collaborating with team members to identify trends, draw conclusions, develop insights and transform those insights into actionable recommendations for the client
• Making L.E.K. an enjoyable and rewarding place to work by coaching colleagues and transferring skills, offering constructive advice, and contributing to a welcoming and friendly office culture

Who We Are Looking For

We are currently seeking exceptional and committed individuals with the ability to solve complex problems in a creative way. Successful candidates typically possess outstanding academic achievements, are comfortable with quantitative analysis, have excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English, relevant professional experience, and notable extracurricular interests. Fluency in another European language is considered an asset.

We are looking for a sense of intellectual curiosity that will inspire you to develop a deep understanding of any client situation, and to generate innovative answers to complex questions. We want people with the ability to think in logical, structured ways, together with the creativity to look beyond the obvious. We recruit from a wide range of disciplines in both the arts and sciences, and do not require existing technical skills – just a strong desire to learn.

Our team-oriented approach requires individuals who can collaborate and communicate well. We seek proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic candidates who take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer

Training and development

The Associate Intern position at L.E.K. is a launch‑pad for your career. As a new Intern you will be supported with a comprehensive initial two‑week orientation programme. For those who go on to pursue roles in industry or Private Equity, the highly valuable commercial and analytical skill set, and broad commercial experience of an L.E.K. Associate Intern are in great demand.

Application Process

Our application process is now open for positions starting in March 2027.

After completing the online application process, selected candidates will be contacted by our Recruitment Team and invited to a numerical reasoning test followed by a series of interviews. Applicants stating 'fluency' in a language will have this assessed during the recruitment process. Please note that fluency in both German and English are a requirement for this position. We aim to get back to applicants no later than two weeks after the application deadline.

Application deadline

25 October 2026, 23:55 h

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Diversity and inclusion at L.E.K.

Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees and in addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education.

For Further Information On The L.E.K. Career Journey

https://www.lek.com/join-lek/the-lek-career