Strategy & Management Consulting Intern- Summer 2027

RSM US LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a Strategy and Management Consulting intern to work with mid-sized businesses across diverse industries. You will gain hands-on experience with direct access to executive management, contribute to multiple projects, and help drive improvements in client operations through collaborative teamwork.

You will participate in workshops, assist with project scope and documentation, and support senior consultants on benchmarking and analysis tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in one of the fields listed in Basic Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and conducting management consulting projects based on client needs
• Facilitate user workshops to gather and document business needs, requirements, weaknesses and challenges
• Assist business users, project managers and IT leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits and risks of proposed projects
• Conduct benchmarking research and analysis for IT spending, trends and industry practices
• Provide leadership in working with solution vendors
• Prepare reports on consulting services performed for clients, delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients
• Work with clients to provide analysis, development and documentation of improvement opportunities; this may include implementation and training components
• Complete client projects effectively and efficiently and maintaining a high level of proficiency
• Travel to client locations as required

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, Human Resources, Math, Organizational Development, Supply Chain or other related concentration

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

As a Strategy and Management Consulting intern at RSM, you will work with mid‑sized businesses in diverse industries and receive hands‑on client experience with direct access to executive management. Assigned to numerous projects, you will work on several pieces of any particular assignment—not just one small part—and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment on what you learned once done. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our consultants perform at their best and advance their career and professional capabilities. RSM’s Management Consulting (MC) practice helps businesses accelerate their future. Our consultants are passionate about innovating to drive business growth. Our collaborative approach incorporates industry and functional expertise with a focus on intelligent automation to optimize and enhance the efficiency of business operations. Our core offerings include business transformation and improvement services for finance and accounting, technology, human capital, supply chain and operations leaders, along with strategy execution services to drive projects from start to finish.

Consultants provide quality professional services to RSM's clients by performing the duties and responsibilities listed below:

• Meet with clients and conducting management consulting projects based on client needs
• Facilitate user workshops to gather and document business needs, requirements, weaknesses and challenges
• Assist business users, project managers and IT leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits and risks of proposed projects
• Conduct benchmarking research and analysis for IT spending, trends and industry practices
• Provide leadership in working with solution vendors
• Prepare reports on consulting services performed for clients, delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients
• Work with clients to provide analysis, development and documentation of improvement opportunities; this may include implementation and training components
• Complete client projects effectively and efficiently and maintaining a high level of proficiency
• Travel to client locations as required

RSM’s Management Consulting Practice includes the following specialty areas:

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Capital
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Operations & Supply Chain
• Project Management
• Strategy & Execution
• Technology & Digital

Basic Qualifications:

• Working towards a B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university in the field of Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, Human Resources, Math, Organizational Development, Supply Chain or other related concentration
• Travel to assigned client locations locally and nationally is required.
• Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
• Ability to travel up to 50% locally and nationally
• A minimum 3.5 GPA is preferred

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre‑disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.

RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration‑related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $32 - $38 per hour

Why work at RSM?

At RSM, we accomplish meaningful work and make an impact on the world around us. We work hard to fully understand our clients and work even harder to understand and identify your unique skills. We celebrate the differences among us and empower our talented professionals to grow forward, both personally and professionally. Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we collaborate to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.