Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant

ZS; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A management consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant. The role involves leveraging data analytics and problem-solving to deliver innovative solutions for clients. Candidates should possess a PhD or Master's with quantitative coursework, relevant professional experience, and must be fluent in both Korean and English. This position offers comprehensive training programs, personal growth opportunities, and a flexible work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Financial planning

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Fluency in Korean and English is required.
• 3-5 years of relevant post-study professional experience will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to clients' business problems.
• Conduct market and desk research.
• Communicate results to clients and teams.
• Support program plan management.
• Mentor Associates on projects.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Market research

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

PhD or Master's with quantitative coursework

Tools

Excel

Access

Confirmit

ZS's proprietary software

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant

ZS's Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem‑solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What you’ll do

• Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients business problems
• Assist in structuring and conducting market research and/or desk research to derive insights and contribute to client decision making
• Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations
• Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects
• Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client – risk and issue mitigation. You will also assist in driving the project forward to ensure project goals and deadlines are met
• Advance problem‑solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities
• Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams

What you’ll bring

• PhD or Masters with bachelor’s degree in a field with quantitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences and social sciences. 3‑5 years of relevant post‑study professional experience will be considered.
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
• Fluency in Korean and English is required. Strong oral and written communication skills
• Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality‑focused mindset
• Self‑discipline for planning and organizing tasks
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership

How you’ll grow:

• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well‑being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on‑site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.