Associate Consultant

Sia; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Health and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Kaiser Associates, a Sia Company, is a global strategy consulting firm offering an entry-level Associate Consultant role. The position supports engagements by driving research, gathering facts, and synthesising findings to create client deliverables. You will work across practices with direct client exposure and mentoring from senior leaders.

The role emphasizes curiosity, initiative, and strong analytical and communication skills, with flexibly managed projects and limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc) expected from an accredited university.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity, initiative, and ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Support engagements by driving research and fact-gathering.
• Analyse and synthesize findings to develop client deliverables.
• Communicate conclusions effectively through presentations to clients.
• Work across practices as a generalist on diverse projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Kaiser Associates, a Sia Company,is a leading global strategy consulting firm with offices inLondon, New York, andWashington, DC.We partner with the world’s most elite corporations and private equity firms – helping them turn their most difficult challenges into game-changing growth and productivity opportunities. We specialize inConsumer & Retail, Financial Services & Payments,Healthcare & Life Sciences, industrial goods &Services,Private Equity and M&A,Supply Chain & Manufacturing, andTechnology,Media,&Telecommunications.After graduating and joining as an Associate Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work across a range of industries,supporting top international companies and honing your researchand consulting skills. With a strong focus on strategy, we offer a unique entry-level opportunity in the consulting world, with development opportunities, accessible senior leadership, and minimal travel.

In January 2026, Kaiser Associates joined Sia, a next-generation, global management and AI consulting group. Our combined organisations bring together thebestresearch, strategy, digital/AI, and transformation. Sia,founded in 1999, wasborndigital. Today,Sia'sstrategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced bycreativity,and driven by responsibility.Siahelpsclientsinitiate,navigate,andbenefitfrom transformationby being optimists for change.

Ifyou'reenergised bycutting-edgeresearch, complex problem-solving,anddelivering impact for C-suite executives,we'dlove to hear from you.

Job Description

The Position:
The primary role of an Associate Consultant is to support engagements by driving the research and fact-gathering process,analysingand synthesising findings, and developing deliverables for clients. Associate Consultants work across practices as generalists and are staffed on projects that vary in industry, scope, and length, offering exceptional early exposure to diverse consulting engagements.
As an Associate Consultant, you will:

Have direct and immediate client-facing access

Hands-on mentoring from, and access to, senior-level leadership

Distil actionable and meaningful insights from research using relevant quantitative techniques and appropriate analytical frameworks

Effectively communicate our conclusions directly to clients through impactful, creative presentations

Be supported by an unparalleled group of peers and leaders throughout each engagement

Qualifications

The Essentials for Success:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement at the university level. Prior relevant internship or project-based work experience in strategy consulting or market research is highly desirable. You must be naturally curious and self-motivated, able to prioritize effectively, and equipped with strong business acumen and analytical skills. Our Associate Consultants are expected to be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively, and bring excellent communication skills, confidence, and a 'can-do' attitude.
Required:

BA or BSc, in 2027 from an accredited university. Targeted majors include Business, Economics, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, and Science, though we remain open to other disciplines

Demonstrated success in gathering primary and secondary research through a range of research methodologies

Relevant internships are a plus

Exceptional analytical skills; experience working with large datasets and modelling

Initiative-taking: exhibiting flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments and to assist with various ad hoc projects as needed

Comfort with ambiguity: ability to synthesise implications and triangulate from various data sources

Well organised: ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently

Demonstrated experience exercising critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.

25 daysof annual leave per year, in addition toapplicablepublic holidays

Life insurance cover

Health and travel insurance which supports a range of healthcare needs and includes cover when travelling

Salary Sacrifice - Personal pension scheme operated on a salary sacrifice basis, employer contributions (minimum 4%), matched up to 6%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Weembrace a flexible workplace model that balances autonomy with in-person connection.Associate consultants are expected to be in the office at least three days per week.

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Webelieve in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.