Senior Consultant, Industrials - Stout Strategy

Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Annual bonus eligibility

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Stout Risius Ross, LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our team and help deliver Relentless Excellence to clients.

You will collect, analyze, and synthesize data to support growth strategy engagements and due diligence for corporate clients and private equity teams, informing investment decisions.

Responsibilities include leading executive interviews, building financial and market models, conducting market sizing, and supporting M&A diligence with rigorous analysis.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with strong academic record in Economics/Business/Finance/Data Science
• Master’s degree in business/management/finance preferred
• 2–4 years of research/consulting/private equity experience preferred
• Aptitude for networking and executive-level interviewing
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Desire to learn quickly and master new subjects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable

Responsibilities

• Support hypotheses and research in client industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing
• Lead executive interviews for primary research to inform diligence workstreams
• Develop and validate financial, commercial and other assumptions for strategic business cases
• Assist with M&A diligence including market sizing, forecasting, surveys, and competitive analysis
• Manage relationships with external vendors (e.g. expert networks)
• Contribute to a high-achieving, collaborative team environment

Skills

Executive interviewing

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Research

Networking

Education

BA/BS in Economics, Business, Finance, or Data Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Impact You’ll Make

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

What You’ll Do

Senior Consultants are integral to our success. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing the data that will enable the strong delivery of work to our exclusive list of corporate clients and private equity firms, including a mix of mega-funds and middle market investment groups. You will directly support our client’s investment decisions via a mix of growth strategy engagements and diligence initiatives.

More specifically, you will:

• Support in hypotheses generation to inform research, analytical approaches, and credentialization in key client industries (e.g. automotive, aerospace, off-highway machinery, manufacturing, etc.)
• Conduct original primary research by leading executive-level interviews to inform key diligence workstreams
• Support the development of and/or validation of financial, commercial, and other assumptions for strategic business cases
• Support M&A processes (primarily for PE clientele), including buy-side and sell-side commercial diligences
• Support the execution of typical M&A diligence workstreams, such as generating market sizing and forecasting models, conducting customer surveys, performing competitive analysis, etc.
• Manage relationships with key external vendors (e.g. expert networks, etc.)
• Positively contribute to the dynamic, high-achieving atmosphere of the firm

What You Bring

• BA or BS required with a clear track record of academic excellence in fields such as Economics, Business, Finance, or Data Science
• Master’s degree in business, management, finance, or other relevant degree preferred
• Two to four years of prior experience (including internship experience) in research, consulting, corporate development, private equity, or similar experience preferred
• A strong desire to learn about Industrial industries (e.g. automotive, aerospace, off-highway machinery, manufacturing, etc.) and PE / Investor industries
• An aptitude for networking and executive-level interviewing
• Well-honed business acumen and analytical skills
• A desire to learn and demonstrated ability to master new subject areas quickly
• Strong communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills
• Work ethic, dedicated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
• Time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced skill set in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools & technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis
• Proficiency in developing financial and market models, market analysis, and quantitative data analysis
• Foreign language capabilities are a plus

How You’ll Thrive

• Embrace high levels of responsibility and take initiative to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate effectively with team members and clients while building strong relationships
• Demonstrate analytical rigor and attention to detail in all aspects of the role. Exhibit a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset, contributing to both personal and organizational growth

Why Stout?

At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals. Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $87,000.00 - $195,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

At Stout, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of expertise, you'll find the challenges, collaboration, and support that fuel real growth. We invest in our people because we know that exceptional client service starts with how we take care of our own. We reward outstanding performance, encourage continuous learning, and foster a culture where different perspectives strengthen our work and our team.