Entry-Level Strategy & Innovation Advisory Analyst

BDO USA, Llp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, P.A. in Chicago offers an entry-level Management Consulting – Business Analyst role focused on business performance improvement. You’ll support planning, execution, and close-out across client engagements while gaining exposure to analytics, documentation, and client communications.

You will gather client data, develop initial deliverables, document requirements, and assist with meetings, reporting, and proposals. Travel up to 50% may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, MIS, or Industrial Engineering.
• Six months or more IT/Business Analyst related experience preferred.
• Data analytics/dashboarding experience with Power BI or any other tool, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains information, documents, and data from clients to support engagement deliverables.
• Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues.
• Documents project requirements, with guidance and support of senior professionals.
• Assists with informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process.
• Documents and analyzes client processes with guidance and direction from senior professionals.
• Performs project management and administrative support tasks.
• Supports the development and delivery of quality documentation.
• Assists with preparation of meeting agendas, handouts, and presentation materials.
• Documents client meetings and produces meeting summaries to present to clients.
• Leverages templates to prepare drafts of various reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Participates in special client projects, including events, strategic planning retreats, acquisition support, etc.
• Utilizes research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop an understanding of a client’s industry.
• Develops relationships with client personnel and management members.
• Assists with research for and drafting of proposals.
• Maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, time entry, expense reporting, etc.
• Other duties, as required

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Documentation

Research

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Travel capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Finance/Accounting/Economics/MIS/IE focus

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Job description

BDO USA, P.A. in Chicago offers an entry-level Management Consulting – Business Analyst role focused on business performance improvement. You’ll support planning, execution, and close-out across client engagements while gaining exposure to analytics, documentation, and client communications.

You will gather client data, develop initial deliverables, document requirements, and assist with meetings, reporting, and proposals. Travel up to 50% may be required as needed.