Consulting Engagement Manager

Actionist Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Actionist Consulting in Los Angeles seeks an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements, guide Associates and Analysts, and deliver trusted advisory across financial services, retail, private equity and tech sectors.

You will mentor teams, develop content, and present insights to senior executives, while contributing to business development and proposals.

Qualifications

• 4 - 8 years of work experience in consulting or similar advisory work.
• Experience in developing and delivering client presentations and communications.
• Business development experience in scoping work and proposals.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple functions.
• Advanced degree (MBA, JD or PhD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams that support client engagements across industries.
• Lead day-to-day execution of projects and deliver insights to executives.
• Oversee research, financial models, and data analysis for recommendations.
• Develop and present client-facing content and proposals.
• Mentor Associates and Analysts and contribute to business development.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Client presentations

Business development

Communication

Research

Education

MBA

PhD/JD preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Engagement Managers are responsible for managing client engagements and providing client service leadership. Work includes problem solving, leading a team of Associates and Analysts, developing content expertise, establishing trust-based executive relationships, and acting as a client advisor helping our clients to address their most critical business challenges. Engagement Managers are expected to mentor Associates and Analysts and to contribute to client development efforts.

Job Description

Engagement Managers are responsible for managing client engagements and providing client service leadership. Work includes problem solving, leading a team of Associates and Analysts, developing content expertise, establishing trust-based executive relationships, and acting as a client advisor helping our clients to address their most critical business challenges. Engagement Managers are expected to mentor Associates and Analysts and to contribute to client development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams that support clients across a range of industries and functions


• Lead day-to-day execution of projects


• Oversee the collection and preparation of research & analysis


• Advise and present insights to senior client executives


• Manage and mentor Associates and Analysts

Requirements

• 4 - 8 years of work experience, with at least 2 - 4 years at a leading consultancy (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, or BCG)


• Sector experience in financial services, retail/consumer, private equity and/or tech/media/telecom a plus


• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with comfort overseeing research, financial models, data analysis to support business recommendations


• Experience in developing and delivering client presentations and other communications


• Experience in business development in consulting (e.g., creating proposals, scoping work, problem solving client needs)


• Ability to lead teams across multiple functions (e.g., high-level communication, presentation design, analysis)


• Outstanding track record of success in past professional and academic endeavors


• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD, PhD) from a top-tier institution is preferred

The Base Salary Range For This Role Is

$215,000 - $240,0 00 USD per year (Los Angeles)