Associate Director, Management Consulting

Teneo; New York; Hybrid; GBP 189,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Team events

Snacks

Job summary

Teneo’s Management Consulting team seeks an Associate Director to lead client strategy initiatives and work closely with senior leadership to turn strategy into action. The role emphasizes growth strategy, technology-enabled strategy, operating model design, merger integration, and implementation planning, with direct client interaction and multi-team leadership.

The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive base salary, bonus potential, and a broad benefits package within a global

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in management consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Experience at the intersection of business strategy and technology.
• Ability to lead teams, manage workstreams, and engage senior clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop business and growth strategy for clients.
• Structure and independently drive fast-paced client engagements with workplans and analyses.
• Interact directly with senior clients and shape strategic initiatives.
• Connect business capabilities, product and technology to enterprise strategy and value.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and oversee operating model design and integration.
• Lead engagement teams and ensure high-quality client service.
• Collaborate across divisions to move recommendations into execution.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Leadership

Problem solving

Client management

Technology integration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Overview of Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand‑alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, and ESG.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 45+ offices around the world.

The Management Consulting Team at Teneo

Our Management Consulting division focuses on answering key strategic questions for business leaders through our mix of senior experience and rigorous analysis, combined with the unique expertise that exists across Teneo. We operate across a diverse array of sectors including Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Leisure & Hospitality, Software, Transport, and TMT, amongst others. Within these markets, we provide strategic, operational, and due diligence support, advising reputable Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 firms, key public‑sector organizations, and leading private equity houses.

As an Associate Director, you are a client‑facing leader who partners with senior leadership to define and execute client strategy. This role requires an independent strategy consultant who can challenge assumptions, structure complex problems, and turn strategy into action across areas such as growth strategy, technology‑enabled strategy, operating model design, merger integration, and implementation planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and develop business and growth strategy, helping clients define ambitions, assess economics, and translate their vision into actionable priorities
• Structure and independently drive fast‑paced client engagements, including workplans, analyses, deliverables, and coordination across account teams, clients, and relevant partners
• Interact directly with senior clients as a trusted point person, shaping and executing strategic initiatives with limited day‑to‑day oversight
• Connect business capabilities, product and technology to enterprise strategy and value creation, including capability planning, AI and platform considerations, and investment prioritization
• Develop strategic roadmaps that implement the capabilities, operating model, organization, and investments required to achieve a client’s business vision
• Lead operating model, organization design, and merger integration work where technology and product capabilities are important drivers of business value
• Set the strategic direction and workload for engagement teams, leading teams through multiple levels of management, and creating leverage for senior leaders while maintaining high‑quality client service
• Collaborate across Teneo’s internal divisions and client stakeholders to craft integrated, practical solutions and help move recommendations from strategy into execution
• Bring intellectual rigor and constructive challenge to senior leaders and clients; test assumptions, identify implications, and develop clear points of view
• Serve as a role model and mentor to colleagues, creating clarity and momentum in ambiguous situations
• Establish priorities, drive analysis, and maintain accountability for deadlines and outcomes with a self‑starter mentality

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience, with a strong foundation in management consulting, first‑principles thinking and issues‑based problem solving
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• Demonstrated experience at the intersection of business strategy and technology, including areas such as technology‑enabled growth, product and capability strategy, strategic roadmapping, operating model, organization design, or investment planning
• Broad industry experience is valued; particularly relevant exposure includes insurance, payments, fintech/financial services, technology, and technology services; deep specialization in a single sector not required
• Experience leading teams and managing workstreams, with the ability to work independently, create intellectual leverage for senior leadership, and drive work forward without frequent direction
• Approaches complex issues with intellectual rigor, critical thinking, sound judgment, and a willingness to challenge assumptions
• Powerfully persuasive communicator who can engage senior clients comfortably and professionally, while also getting into the details to drive analysis and execution

What We Offer

As a Teneo employee, you’ll enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long‑term disability and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.

New joiners are supported by an induction program, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo. learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression, with a dedicated Learning Team providing a range of learning opportunities and personal development support. Six‑monthly promotion opportunities mean high performers can rapidly rise through the firm. Given our client base, you’ll be working on career‑defining work that is exciting, rewarding, and impactful.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes an inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Base Salary Range

$250,000-270,000 (compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed).

Bonus Eligible

Yes

Total Compensation Package

Includes annualized bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits and rewards.

Hybrid Flexible Work Policy

Teneo believes in in‑person collaboration when possible. If you are assigned to an office, the company expectation is for employees to work from the office location a minimum of three times a week.