Associate Consultant - Graduating 2027

Sia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Health and travel insurance

Salary Sacrifice - Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Kaiser Associates, a Sia Company, is an international strategy consulting firm offering an entry-level Associate Consultant role. You will support engagements through research, analysis, and deliverables across industries, with mentoring from senior leadership and exposure to diverse projects.

Ideal candidates show strong analytical skills, initiative, and excellent communication. This role includes hybrid work with a minimum three days in-office and formal onboarding in London, New York, or

Qualifications

• BA or BSc in 2027 from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated success in gathering primary and secondary research.
• Relevant internships are a plus.
• Exceptional analytical skills; experience with large datasets.
• Initiative-taking and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to synthesize from various data sources.
• Well organized; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Foreign language fluency preferred, but not required.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word).

Responsibilities

• Support engagements by driving the research and fact-gathering process.
• Analyse and synthesise findings and develop client deliverables.
• Work across practices as a generalist on diverse projects.
• Engage directly with clients with professional communication.
• Benefit from mentoring from senior leadership throughout engagements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client communication

Initiative

Independent working

Research capabilities

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

BA or BSc in 2027 from an accredited university

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

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.

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 andappropriate analyticalframeworks

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

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

The Essentials for Success:
The ideal candidate willhavedemonstrateda high levelof academic achievement at theuniversity level.Priorrelevant 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 accrediteduniversity. Targeted majors include Business, Economics, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, and Science, though weremainopen 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:exhibitingflexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments and toassistwith 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

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Demonstrated experience exercising critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Foreign language fluency preferred, but notrequired

• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word)

Benefits

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 schemeoperatedon 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 theUnited Kingdomat the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Commitment

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

If you are looking toleverageyour strategicexpertiseat a growing firmwith a clear professional development path, we encourage you to apply here

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.