Associate Director, Management Consulting

Ladders; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Continuous development and learning

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Associate Director in Management Consulting based in New York, NY. You will partner with senior stakeholders to shape client strategy, drive growth initiatives, and translate business needs into actionable plans.

You will lead fast-moving engagements at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and operating model transformation, requiring strong judgment and clear client communication. Hybrid work supported in NY.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in management consulting and problem-solving
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
• Experience at the intersection of business strategy and technology
• Broad industry exposure, particularly in insurance, fintech, and technology services
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage workstreams independently
• Strong critical thinking and judgment skills
• Excellent communication skills for engaging senior clients

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop client business and growth strategies
• Structure and manage fast-paced client engagements
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for senior clients
• Connect business capabilities and technology to enterprise strategy
• Develop strategic roadmaps for client business visions
• Lead operating model and merger integration initiatives
• Set strategic direction for engagement teams and maintain high-quality service
• Collaborate across divisions to implement integrated solutions
• Challenge assumptions and provide clear insights to clients
• Mentor colleagues and drive accountability for outcomes

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Director, Management Consulting to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will partner closely with senior stakeholders to shape client strategy, drive growth-oriented initiatives, and translate business needs into actionable plans. The associate director will lead fast-moving engagements that often sit at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and operating model transformation. The work will require strong judgment, clear client communication, and the ability to align cross-functional teams around practical outcomes for complex organizations.

Location: New York, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $250,000 – $270,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop client business and growth strategies
• Structure and manage fast-paced client engagements
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for senior clients
• Connect business capabilities and technology to enterprise strategy
• Develop strategic roadmaps for client business visions
• Lead operating model and merger integration initiatives
• Set strategic direction for engagement teams and maintain high-quality service
• Collaborate across divisions to implement integrated solutions
• Challenge assumptions and provide clear insights to clients
• Mentor colleagues and drive accountability for outcomes

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in management consulting and problem-solving
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
• Experience at the intersection of business strategy and technology
• Broad industry exposure, particularly in insurance, fintech, and technology services
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage workstreams independently
• Strong critical thinking and judgment skills
• Excellent communication skills for engaging senior clients

Benefits

• Flexible time off policy
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• 401K plan with matching
• Commuter benefits and team events
• Continuous development and learning opportunities
• Six-monthly promotion opportunities for high performers
• Hybrid flexible work policy promoting in-person collaboration

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.