Strategy Summer Consultant - MBA Internship - NAELFY27

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 188,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an MBA candidate for its Strategy Consultant Development Program. You will work with cross-functional teams to transform client challenges into data-driven insights, craft compelling presentations, and deliver measurable business impact during a 10-week MBA internship.

Expect in-person collaboration at offices or client sites to build relationships and accelerate learning. You should be pursuing an MBA with 3–5 years of relevant experience and be proficient in PowerPoint,

Qualifications

• Pursuing an MBA with expected graduation date between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028.
• 3–5 years of industry or relevant work experience prior to MBA.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI, and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Develop insights, recommendations, and solutions that advance client objectives.
• Analyze complex problems using data and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Create executive-ready presentations grounded in data and business impact.
• Leverage data visualization to communicate findings and support decisions.
• Build relationships across Accenture's global network through client engagements and initiatives.
• Contribute to Accenture's inclusive culture and talent development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Storytelling

Collaboration

Adaptability

Client engagement

Education

MBA candidate

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

R

Python

SQL

Julia

Job description

Job Description Launch your career at the forefront of innovation by joining Accenture Strategy Consultant Development Program. You'll apply your unique skills and perspective to help leading organizations navigate complex challenges, harnessing the power of AI, data, and emerging technology to reimagine what's possible. At Accenture, you'll thrive in a culture that champions inclusion, continuous learning, and meaningful impact. From day one, you'll collaborate with brilliant colleagues, work alongside world-class clients, and grow within a global community committed to creating 360° value, for our clients, our people, and society at large.

What You Bring

You are intellectually curious, analytically rigorous, and motivated by solving complex business challenges. You thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy working with diverse teams, and are energized by helping organizations navigate change and unlock new sources of value. We welcome candidates from a broad range of backgrounds, including General Management, Strategy, Data & AI, Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and industry-specific disciplines.

We look for candidates who have:

• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies and their potential to transform businesses and industries.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and financial acumen with the ability to structure and solve complex business challenges.
• Ability to translate industry, functional, or technical expertise into actionable client insights and recommendations.
• Comfort engaging with clients, facilitating discussions, and communicating ideas through compelling presentations and storytelling.
• Experience analyzing data and synthesizing insights to identify trends, opportunities, and strategic implications.
• Knowledge of consulting, strategy, operations, supply chain, business transformation, organizational design, or related disciplines through professional, academic, or project experience.
• Ability to leverage quantitative methods, digital tools, and emerging technologies to drive analysis, decision-making, and innovation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and deliver results.

As part of a collaborative consulting team, you will help clients solve their most pressing business challenges through data-driven insights, strategic thinking, and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insights, recommendations, and solutions that advance client business objectives.
• Analyze complex business problems using data, research, and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Develop executive-ready presentations and deliver clear, compelling stories grounded in data and business impact.
• Leverage data visualization and analytical tools to communicate findings and support decision-making.
• Build meaningful relationships across Accenture's global network through client engagements, office initiatives, and community involvement.
• Contribute to Accenture's inclusive culture and commitment to developing exceptional talent.

The MBA internship program starts in June and runs for approximately 10 weeks. This role involves working in person—either at our offices, client sites, or delivery centers—so you can collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with teammates and clients. Please note that with all of our roles, you should expect to be in-person for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities.

Basic Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.

Preferred Qualifications

3 – 5 years of industry or relevant work experience prior to pursuing your MBA degree. Have proficiency using the following tools: PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI, and Tableau. Comfort working with programming languages such as R, Python, Julia and SQL.

Application Deadline

Please apply by November 29, 2026, if you would like to be considered for this role.

Compensation at Accenture

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/29/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Annual Salary Range

• California $70,350 to $188,100
• Colorado $59,100 to $188,100
• Connecticut $59,100 to $188,100
• District of Columbia $59,100 to $188,100
• Illinois $59,100 to $188,100
• Maine $59,100 to $188,100
• Maryland $59,100 to $188,100
• Massachusetts $59,100 to $188,100
• Minnesota $59,100 to $188,100
• New York $66,300 to $188,100
• New Jersey $59,100 to $188,100
• Ohio $59,100 to $188,100
• Virginia $59,100 to $188,100
• Washington $80,200 to $188,100

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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