Consulting Associate (Experienced)

Actionist Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Actionist Consulting in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate to lead and own major workstreams within client engagements. You will drive problem solving, develop subject matter expertise, and present strategic recommendations to executives.

You will conduct primary and secondary research, analyze data, build financial models, and mentor Analysts while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A strong MBA and permanent US work authorization are required for this full-time role in the LA area.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of management consulting experience, ideally with a focus on strategy consulting.
• Experience delivering client presentations and communications.
• Strong problem-solving and data-analysis skills.
• Ability to contribute across multiple functions of the team (e.g., high‑level communication, deck design, analysis).
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) from a top‑tier institution required.
• Permanent US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead problem solving on major workstreams in client engagements
• Conduct primary and secondary research to gather information and develop hypotheses on client engagements
• Analyze data, build financial models and run analyses on large data sets, and synthesize findings to craft strategic recommendations
• Advise and present sections of reports to client executives
• Implement recommendations alongside internal/external team members
• Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the team to deliver key project workstreams
• Manage and mentor Analysts

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Deck design

Presentation skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in quantitative field

MBA

Job description

Associates are responsible for managing and owning major workstreams in client engagements. Work includes problem solving leadership, developing subject matter expertise, and acting as a client advisor addressing critical business challenges. Associates will work as part of a team but are also expected to contribute as stand‑alone leaders while preparing and delivering compelling executive presentations and supporting analyses for their recommendations (e.g., research, models, case studies).

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead problem solving on major workstreams in client engagements
• Conduct primary and secondary research to gather information and develop hypotheses on client engagements
• Analyze data, build financial models and run analyses on large data sets, and synthesize findings to craft strategic recommendations
• Advise and present sections of reports to client executives
• Implement recommendations alongside internal/external team members
• Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the team to deliver key project workstreams
• Manage and mentor Analysts

Requirements

• 1-3 years of management consulting work experience, ideally with a focus on strategy consulting
• Experience in developing and delivering client presentations/communications
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with comfort preparing research and data analysis to support business recommendations
• Ability to contribute across multiple functions of the team (e.g., high‑level communication, deck design, analysis)
• Outstanding track record of success in past professional and academic endeavors
• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (e.g., accounting, finance, physics, engineering, math, data science)
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) from a top‑tier institution required
• PERMANENT US WORK AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED ***

The Base Salary Range For This Role Is

$192,000 - $215,000 USD per year (Los Angeles)