Senior Associate

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Boston seeks an experienced consultant to join our strategy practice. You will collaborate on case teams, drive hypotheses, and coordinate multiple workstreams to deliver client-ready insights.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 4+ years in consulting or analytical services, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills. You will present findings to clients and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 4+ years of consulting or other relevant professional services experience, including investment banking, market research, or another analytical field
• Creative and structured approach to problem-solving
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data
• Superior attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proactive mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited oversight
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and contribute to an inclusive environment
• Adaptability and comfort working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and evolving environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Work as a core member of strategy consulting case teams
• Participate in all key phases of consulting projects, from brainstorming and hypothesis creation through research, strategy development, and final recommendations
• Own and drive multiple project workstreams
• Develop expertise on critical questions informing clients’ strategy and decision-making
• Identify key data sources and conduct primary and secondary research
• Develop hypotheses and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, including market and competitive landscaping, market sizing, financial analysis, and survey development and analysis
• Synthesize research and analysis into actionable insights
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, research briefs, and other client deliverables
• Engage directly with clients and deliver findings and recommendations in informal and formal settings
• Collaborate with, coach, and support junior team members
• Contribute to firm development through internal and external networks, sector knowledge, best practices, firm initiatives, and thought leadership

Skills

Creative thinking

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Multitasking

English proficiency

Collaboration across teams

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Work as a core member of strategy consulting case teams


• Participate in all key phases of consulting projects, from brainstorming and hypothesis creation through research, strategy development, and final recommendations


• Own and drive multiple project workstreams


• Develop expertise on critical questions informing clients’ strategy and decision-making


• Identify key data sources and conduct primary and secondary research


• Develop hypotheses and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, including market and competitive landscaping, market sizing, financial analysis, and survey development and analysis


• Synthesize research and analysis into actionable insights


• Develop PowerPoint presentations, research briefs, and other client deliverables


• Engage directly with clients and deliver findings and recommendations in informal and formal settings


• Collaborate with, coach, and support junior team members


• Contribute to firm development through internal and external networks, sector knowledge, best practices, firm initiatives, and thought leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree


• 4+ years of consulting or other relevant professional services experience, including investment banking, market research, or another analytical field


• Creative and structured approach to problem-solving


• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data


• Superior attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work


• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership capabilities


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English


• Proactive mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited oversight


• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and contribute to an inclusive environment


• Adaptability and comfort working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and evolving environment


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategy consulting, with strong analytical skills to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights. Proficient in managing multiple project workstreams and delivering high-quality client presentations and recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategy Development


• Quantitative Analysis


• Qualitative Analysis


• Client Engagement


• Project Management

Hard Skills

• Market Research


• Financial Analysis


• Data Synthesis


• Hypothesis Development


• Market Sizing


• Survey Development


• Competitive Landscaping

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving


• Interpersonal Skills


• Leadership


• Attention to Detail


• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Consulting


• Professional Services


• Investment Banking


• Analytical Field

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft PowerPoint