MBA Consultant

keystone group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Keystone Group is seeking an MBA-qualified Consultant to own analytical workstreams and synthesize insights for high-stakes decisions. You will work across problem types and practice areas, applying core skills to unfamiliar questions and operating beyond your primary focus.

Final leveling depends on education, experience, and interview performance. The role emphasizes data analysis, research, and clear report writing, with ownership of client deliverables and exhibits.

Qualifications

• MBA required; Master’s in Analytics, Data Science, Economics, or related field is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in consulting, product management, data science, or strategy roles.
• Demonstrated experience owning discrete projects or workstreams, not just contributing to them.
• Exposure to strategy consulting, economic consulting, investment banking, private equity, or data/tech environments.
• Evidence of academic or leadership excellence (e.g., honors, Dean’s List, leadership roles).

Responsibilities

• Own and structure end-to-end analytical workstreams, translating ambiguous business or economic questions into rigorous, testable analytical approaches.
• Design and implement advanced quantitative and econometric analyses (regression, causal inference, forecasting, or simulations) using Python, R, or Stata.
• Independently assess data quality, define methodologies, and select modeling approaches under uncertainty.
• Interpret results in business/economic context, highlighting implications, risks, and limitations.
• Guide and review Associate-level work ensuring analytical rigor and quality.

Skills

Python

R

Stata

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Econometrics / Finance / Mathematics

MBA

Job description

Overview

Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm that helps organizations lead through transformation. Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy related to innovations. We operate globally from offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Dubai, and Washington, D.C.

About The Role

As an MBA Consultant, you are a versatile strategist who will own analytical workstreams, adapt quickly across problem types, and synthesize insights for high-stakes decision‑making. Keystone teams are interdisciplinary, and you will work across a wide range of problems and practice areas. During the interview process, we assess your ability to apply your core skillset to unfamiliar questions and operate effectively outside your primary area of focus. Final leveling is determined by education, prior experience, and interview performance.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis

• Own and structure end-to-end analytical workstreams, translating ambiguous business or economic questions into rigorous, testable analytical approaches.
• Design and implement advanced quantitative and econometric analyses (e.g., regression, causal inference, forecasting, or simulation models) using Python, R, or Stata.
• Independently assess data quality, define methodologies, and select appropriate modeling approaches, making trade-offs under uncertainty.
• Interpret results in a business/economic context, drawing out implications, risks, and limitations—not just reporting outputs.
• Guide and review Associate‑level work, ensuring analytical rigor, efficiency, and quality of execution.

Research

• Lead targeted research efforts to inform problem framing, hypothesis development, and analytical design, not just support it.
• Synthesize economic theory, industry dynamics, and technical constraints into structured hypotheses and analytical plans.
• Critically evaluate sources (academic, regulatory, market data) and determine what materially impacts the case or client decision.
• Connect qualitative insights with quantitative findings to refine direction and challenge initial assumptions.

Report Writing

• Drive development of clear, structured narratives that link analysis to actionable insights and recommendations.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into persuasive, client-ready materials, tailoring messaging to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Own significant sections of client deliverables (reports, memos, presentations), ensuring clarity, logical flow, and defensibility.
• Communicate findings and implications in internal and client discussions, contributing to decision-making and shaping team direction.
• Develop high-impact exhibits that convey both analytical rigor and strategic insight.

What You’ll Bring

For this particular role, an MBA is required, along with:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Mathematics, or a closely related field from a top university (target GPA 3.7+).
• MBA required; Master’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Economics, or a related field is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in consulting, product management, data science, or strategy-oriented roles.
• Demonstrated experience owning discrete projects or workstreams, not just contributing to them.
• Exposure to strategy consulting, economic consulting, investment banking, private equity, or data/technology-driven environments.
• Evidence of academic or leadership excellence (e.g., honors, Dean’s List, leadership roles).

Analytical Skills

• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently structure analytical approaches.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or Stata, with experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Ability to translate ambiguous questions into structured analyses and actionable insights.
• Solid business and economic intuition.

Communication & Mindset

• Clear, structured communicator with the ability to connect analysis to business/economic implications.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving workstreams forward with limited guidance.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members and reviewing work for quality.
• Strong ownership mindset with bias toward action and accountability for outcomes.
• Coachable, growth-oriented, and motivated to develop toward Engagement Manager trajectory.
• Clear interest in litigation consulting and Keystone’s problem space.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to annual salary, we provide an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation within the range depends on the level at which the individual is hired based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range

$140,000 — $198,000 USD

Diversity & Inclusion

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. We seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone.