Strategy Associate — Circular Economy & Sustainability

Systemiq; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Systemiq is seeking a Strategy Associate for its Materials & Circular Economy team in London (Amsterdam also possible). You will apply rigorous problem-solving and structured analysis to shape corporate strategy and policy recommendations, working with senior clients across sectors to drive system change.

Join small, senior-led teams and take responsibility from day one, translating insights into practical strategic choices and high-quality client materials while developing your own consultancy

Qualifications

• Structure complex and ambiguous problems into clear components, hypotheses and analytical questions.
• Apply strong analytical judgement to qualitative and quantitative information.
• Synthesize complex material into concise insights and decision-relevant recommendations.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including through high-quality presentation materials.
• Work effectively at pace, managing changing priorities and imperfect information.
• Move comfortably between detailed analysis and the broader strategic question.

Responsibilities

• Structure complex problems: break ambiguous questions into clear workstreams, hypotheses and analytical priorities.
• Generate insights: conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis, drawing conclusions from incomplete or complex information.
• Shape recommendations: translate analysis into clear, concise and practical strategic recommendations.
• Develop client materials: produce high-quality presentations, briefings and other client-ready outputs.
• Engage with clients: work directly with senior stakeholders across businesses, governments, foundations and non-governmental organisations.
• Contribute to project direction: help shape project approaches, hypotheses and emerging strategic conclusions.
• Build trusted relationships: work effectively with clients, partners and stakeholders across multi-organisation initiatives.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Analytical judgement

Clear communication

Fast-paced work

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Systemiq is seeking a Strategy Associate for its Materials & Circular Economy team in London (Amsterdam also possible). You will apply rigorous problem-solving and structured analysis to shape corporate strategy and policy recommendations, working with senior clients across sectors to drive system change.

Join small, senior-led teams and take responsibility from day one, translating insights into practical strategic choices and high-quality client materials while developing your own consultancy