Senior Consultant

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategy Consulting Firm in New York City seeks a Senior Consultant to work with organizations across technology and media, leading analyses and delivering strategic recommendations. You will mentor junior teammates, engage with clients, and help drive growth for the firm.

This role requires 5+ years in strategy consulting, strong problem-solving skills, and outstanding communication abilities. Four days in the office with travel will be expected, guiding high-impact projects from inception to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, management consulting, corporate strategy, business analysis, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience structuring complex business issues
• Experience conducting market research, financial analysis, strategic planning, or business case development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and communicating recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Experience leading projects, workstreams, or junior team members is preferred
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen

Responsibilities

• Lead key portions of client engagements, managing workstreams from initial analysis through final recommendations
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate market opportunities, business performance, growth strategies, operational improvements, and investment decisions
• Gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources, including research, interviews, surveys, financial data, and industry analysis
• Translate complex business issues into clear frameworks, actionable insights, and strategic recommendations
• Develop presentations, reports, and executive-level materials that effectively communicate findings and recommendations
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients, building relationships and ensuring high-quality project delivery
• Support business development efforts through research, proposal development, and client relationship management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable results
• Mentor and guide junior team members, providing feedback, coaching, and support for professional development
• Contribute to internal initiatives related to recruiting, training, culture, knowledge sharing, and operational improvement

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Client-facing

Project leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Senior Consultant - Technology & Media

Salary: $160,000 - $185,000 + bonus

Location: New York City - (4 days a week in office + travel required)

About the Role: Our client, a growing strategy and advisory firm, is seeking a Senior Consultant to work with organizations across a variety of industries, including technology and media, on high-impact business challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, lead complex analyses, develop strategic recommendations, and contribute to meaningful business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, structured problem-solving abilities, and client-facing experience. As a key member of project teams, you will help drive engagement delivery while mentoring junior team members and supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead key portions of client engagements, managing workstreams from initial analysis through final recommendations
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate market opportunities, business performance, growth strategies, operational improvements, and investment decisions
• Gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources, including research, interviews, surveys, financial data, and industry analysis
• Translate complex business issues into clear frameworks, actionable insights, and strategic recommendations
• Develop presentations, reports, and executive-level materials that effectively communicate findings and recommendations
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients, building relationships and ensuring high-quality project delivery
• Support business development efforts through research, proposal development, and client relationship management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable results
• Mentor and guide junior team members, providing feedback, coaching, and support for professional development
• Contribute to internal initiatives related to recruiting, training, culture, knowledge sharing, and operational improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or MBA is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, management consulting, corporate strategy, business analysis, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience structuring complex business issues
• Experience conducting market research, financial analysis, strategic planning, or business case development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and communicating recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Experience leading projects, workstreams, or junior team members is preferred
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen

Company: Strategy Consulting Firm

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