Visiting Associate

Who We Are

Exentiallyis a next-generationstrategyconsulting firm partnering with companies and financial institutions ready to turn strategy and innovation into real impact.

Founded by former top-tier globalstrategyconsulting professionals, we combine an entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution capabilities to deliver fast, tangible results.

With offices in Milan and Rome, we are building a fast-growing consulting platform withan initialfocus on ConsumerGoods, Fashion & Luxury, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities,Industrial Goodsand Private Equity industries, on a clear path of rapid expansion.

People and EnvironmentYou’llJoin

Generating sustained value and building durable capabilities with our clients is challenging work. Youare someone who isenergized by a high-expectation, high-upside culture–leaning into difficult problems, regaining your footing when thingsdon’tgo as planned, and having the persistence to testa new approachuntil progress is made.

In return for your ambition, resolve, and curiosity, we will surround you with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities needed to become a stronger leader faster than you might expect.

HowYou’llMake a Difference

You will work in small teams–typically 2-3 consultants–taking an active part in every dimension of client engagements.

Throughout each project, you willdevelopcore management consulting skills with the capabilitiesrequiredto apply innovative, advanced corporate financeand value creationtechniques, contributing to thedevelompmentof leading-edge knowledge in areas at the intersection of strategy, corporatefinanceand implementation. Your work will include sourcing and assessing information, building and pressure-testing hypotheses, shaping and communicating recommendationsand bringing real impact hands on.

By joiningExentially, you will become part of a firm defined by a distinctive andinnovativeculture. AtExentially, we will accelerate your development as a leader to help drivesolid, lastingimpact.

You will receive continuous training, complemented by frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on your project teams. This support will include an assigned Counselor from your local office or practice to help guide your professional trajectory.The Performance Management team will strengthen your experience by tailoring a learning and training path to you, informed by your strengths andyour developmentpriorities.

You will be based in our Milan or Rome office, working across multiple industries and advising clients on their most demanding topics, including corporate strategy,M&A, due diligence, andperformance improvement.

VisitingAssociatesjoin our offices andpractices to workin teams and directly with clients. In this position, you will collaborate with outstanding teams to help leading organizations worldwide–across private and public sectors–address their most complex challenges.

What We Look For

• MSc in Business Administration, Accounting, or Financewith an excellent academic record

• Previousinternships instrategy, corporate finance, M&A, due diligence gained in a consulting firm, investment bank,accounting firm, or major corporation

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to structure and solve problems through rigorous quantitative thinking and analysis

• Solidproficiencyin MS Office package withproven abilityin Excel and Power Point

• Ability to collaborate effectively within teams and foster an inclusiveenvironment with stakeholders at all organizational levels

• Interest in and effectiveness in using technology and AI are considered a plus

• Fluency in Englishand Italian aremandatory

When you join us, you can count on:

• Learning as a core discipline:our apprenticeship-led learning culture, is designed to help you progress while ensuring feedback is direct, specific, and centered on your development.

• Influence from day one:from your first day, we expect you to contribute.You’llcreate visible impact by bringing original thinking and practical solutions, while consistently upholding our uncompromising standards of ethics,integrityand courage.

• Exceptional benefits:alongside atier-1salary (calibrated to your experience, and skills), we provide an extensive benefits package to support the overall well-being of you and your family.