Summer Business Analyst 2027

Arthur D. Little Services S.A.S.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur D. Little US is offering a Summer Business Analyst internship, commencing June 2027 for 8–10 weeks with a monthly salary range based on experience. You will support defining tasks within engagements, develop presentations, and participate in client workshops under close supervision.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate program, with strong analytical and communication skills, and a willingness to collaborate across teams in a global firm.

Qualifications

• Analysts are highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and intellectually curious problem-solvers.
• Ability to think critically about complex processes and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative interpersonal skills for case teams.
• U.S.A. work authorization, OPT STEM preferred.
• Previous internship in strategy consulting or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Extract key messages from research in a clear and concise way.
• Assist the team in building presentations and reports.
• Provide input in client meetings regarding your own work.
• Interact with clients during workshops and interviews.
• Work in a professional environment with mentoring and exposure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree program

Job description

Overview

The Firm:

As the world's first consultancy, Arthur D. Little has been at the forefront of innovation since 1886.

We are an acknowledged thought leader in linking strategy, innovation and transformation in technology-intensive and converging industries. We navigate our clients through changing business ecosystems to uncover new growth opportunities, build innovation capabilities and transform organizations.

Our consultants have strong practical industry experience combined with excellent knowledge of key trends and dynamics. Arthur D. Little is present in the most important business centers around the world. We are proud to serve most of the Fortune 1000 companies, as well as other leading firms and public sector organizations.

Arthur D. Little US is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Arthur D. Little US. 96% of employees said it’s a Great Place To Work – 41 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Offers will be made for one of our three offices: Boston, New York, or San Francisco. You will be asked to indicate your office preferences in the application. While this will not affect your interview invitations, it may be considered when extending final offers.

These internships will begin in June 2027 and are typically 8 – 10 weeks long. The monthly salary ranges from $4,000 to $8,000, based on a candidate’s previous experience and educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

The Role:

As a Summer Business Analyst at Arthur D. Little, you will work on well-defined sub-tasks of consulting engagements with the close support and guidance of your case manager.

The Summer Business Analyst's role includes:

• Extracting key messages from your research in a clear and concise way

• Assisting the team in building presentations and reports

• Providing input in client meetings regarding your own work

• Interacting and collaborating with clients during workshops and interviews

• You can expect that working at Arthur D. Little will provide you with a professional environment characterized by:

• An entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, small company dynamic here in the United States but with the considerable resources and commitment of one of the world’s largest consultancies

• An open door, non-hierarchical management philosophy throughout the firm, allowing for significant exposure to senior management and mentoring

• Interesting and diverse assignments, rather than the highly replicated work that lingers for months on end found at some of our competitors

• The opportunity to work, train and learn together with colleagues from around the world

Qualifications

Desired Candidate Profile:

Analysts are highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and intellectually curious problem-solvers. The Summer Business Analyst position requires the ability to think critically about complex processes, analyze data and build models, research new industries and technologies, develop actionable strategies, and communicate recommendations to internal and external clients.

As a future Summer Business Analyst, you:

• Are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from a top ranked school

• Possess the necessary analytical skills

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

• Have a good sense of professionalism, making you a credible partner in the eyes of the client

• Have the right collaborative interpersonal skills to be an effective part of our case teams

• Are enthusiastic about contributing, above and beyond casework, to shaping the culture of the firm

• Can adapt rapidly to the diverse environments you will be exposed to

• Previous internship or relevant experience in strategy consulting, business development, or related fields is a plus

• Have U.S.A. work authorization, at least OPT STEM

Arthur D. Little is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no employee, contractor, vendor, or job applicant is discriminated against because of their race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, marital or civil partner status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, gender reassignment, or disability.