Senior Associate, Strategy Consulting Practice

Tyton Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyton Partners, a mission‑driven strategy consulting and investment banking firm focused on education, seeks a Senior Associate to join its strategy practice in Boston. You will lead multiple workstreams, conduct primary and secondary research, and develop market insights to advise education clients.

Collaboration with senior leaders and mentoring colleagues are key parts of this role. You will bring a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in consulting or related services, with strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of consulting or related professional services experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with ability to synthesize data.
• Demonstrated leadership and excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive multiple project workstreams, developing expertise on key questions shaping client strategy.
• Identify data sources and perform primary and secondary research to inform insights.
• Develop hypotheses and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, including market sizing and competitive landscaping.
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and create client deliverables such as PowerPoint presentations.
• Engage directly with clients to present findings and recommendations in formal settings.
• Coach and support junior team members to produce high‑quality work and share best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you passionate about making an impact on the education sector? Interested in working with companies, non-profits, institutions, investors, and foundations across the PreK-12, postsecondary, and professional learning markets?

At Tyton Partners, we are striving to enable education systems to evolve for everyone, everywhere. We do this in our consulting practice by advising organizational leaders and their teams on their best path to meet learners’ needs, foster equitable communities, and build a self-sustaining enterprise.

In our work, we pair a rigorous market orientation with clients’ specific mission and goals to derive impactful and actionable solutions that can be implemented.

What You Will Do

Senior Associates in Tyton Partners’ strategy consulting practice work as core members of case teams to support our clients in solving their most pressing growth challenges. As a Senior Associate, you will be actively involved in all key phases of a consulting project, from brainstorming and hypothesis creation to research and strategy development, through the final delivery of recommendations to our clients. As part of a project team, you will take ownership over multiple workstreams on a consulting engagement and collaborate and coach colleagues to produce market-based insights and strategy recommendations.

A Senior Associate’s primary responsibilities include:

• Owning and driving multiple project workstreams, developing expertise on critical questions that inform clients’ strategy and decision‑making
• Identifying key data sources and conducting primary and secondary research
• Developing hypotheses and conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses, including market and competitive landscaping, market sizing, financial analysis, and survey development and analysis
• Synthesizing research and analysis into clear, actionable insights and developing compelling PowerPoint presentations, research briefs, and other client deliverables
• Engaging directly with clients and delivering findings and recommendations in both informal and formal settings
• Collaborating with, coaching, and supporting junior team members to produce high‑quality work
• Contributing to the development of the firm by leveraging internal and external networks, building deep knowledge of sector trends, and developing best practices

This is an ideal position for someone with strong analytical and problem‑solving experience and a deep interest in the education sector.

What We Hope You Will Bring

You will bring an approach that is aligned with Tyton’s values:

• A drive to learn constantly by being humble, curious, and open to diverse perspectives
• A spirit of generosity by seeing the best in others, engaging honestly/authentically, and being a team player
• A mindset for impact by having a genuine interest in the education sector and being focused on improving learner outcomes

In addition, you will have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of consulting or other relevant professional services experience, including investment banking, market research, or another analytical field, and bring:

• A creative and structured approach to problem‑solving
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to develop meaningful insights
• Superior attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality work
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to take ownership of multiple priorities and drive work forward with limited oversight
• An ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and contribute to an inclusive environment
• A high degree of adaptability and comfort working in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced, and evolving environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

What We Offer

Deep exposure to the global education sector

• Work with market‑leading companies, investors, non‑profit organizations, institutions, foundations, and high‑potential emerging businesses across the education ecosystem
• Gain exposure to a wide range of strategic questions and work directly with senior leaders and decision‑makers across the sector

Meaningful responsibility and opportunities for growth

• Take meaningful ownership of project work and client deliverables, with opportunities to expand your responsibilities as you develop
• Build consulting and client‑facing skills through hands‑on experience across a diverse range of engagementsContribute beyond client work through firm initiatives, thought leadership, and other opportunities

Mentorship and professional development

• Be paired with a mentor who provides ongoing support, feedback, and guidance on your professional development and career progression
• Learn alongside project leaders and team members through regular coaching, feedback, and training opportunities

An entrepreneurial and collaborative environment

• Work in a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, take initiative, and help shape the continued development of the firm
• Collaborate with colleagues across levels in a culture that values curiosity, generosity, impact, and diverse perspectives

About Tyton Partners

Tyton Partners is a mission-oriented strategy consulting and investment banking firm focused exclusively on the market of education. Tyton Partners works at the intersection of market and mission, helping a diverse group of organizations achieve their growth, strategy, and investment objectives. We are positioned to create impact at scale in the education sector as a result of working with an unparalleled diversity of clients; for example, major foundations, institutions, EdTech companies and investors. Tyton strives to be the advisor of choice for leaders throughout the global education sector, enabling them to achieve transformative outcomes and drive systemic change. The firm’s work aims to increase equity and access to high‑quality educational opportunities throughout the education ecosystem from pre-K all the way through to higher education and workforce development.