Undergraduate and Experienced Associate

Highland Strategy Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Flexible vacation

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Highland Strategy Group in Reno, NV is seeking an Associate to support client initiatives by executing primary-intensive research and market analyses, with exposure to private equity and corporate clients.

The role emphasizes teamwork, rigorous analysis, and delivering client-ready reports, with salary plus a substantial bonus and a strong path for advancement within a fast-growing, Boston-headquartered firm.

Travel is minimal (<5%), and the compensation package includes medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible vacation, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience; open to new graduates or early-career professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated academic excellence.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong quantitative and analytic skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong PowerPoint development and writing skills.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Proactive self-starter with an intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive primary research via phone interviews and online surveys.
• Synthesize primary research findings with secondary research to inform insights.
• Execute market & competitor analyses (MS Excel) leveraging quantitative and qualitative data.
• Contribute to client-facing deliverables/reports.
• Work with a team of consultants to solve Clients’ most pressing questions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Proactive self-starter

Intellectual curiosity

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for HSG’s Sierras office, which supports our Boston headquarters. The Sierras office is a new extension of HSG; given scale, there is room to shape operations. Strong performers at HSG take on additional responsibility quickly and advancement is driven by contribution rather than tenure.

At HSG, you will be responsible for supporting client initiatives by executing primary-intensive research plans and performing in-depth market & competitive analyses, all while contributing to the overall success and direction of a rapidly growing company. You will be exposed to a broad range of private equity and corporate clients, evaluating businesses across a variety of industries. Compensation consists of salary and substantive bonus program competitive with leading strategy consulting firms. Travel is minimal (less than 5%).

About HSG

Highland Strategy Group is a boutique strategy consulting firm headquartered in Boston, MA. Founded in early 2021, HSG has seen significant growth and is actively seeking to expand our team.

At HSG, you’ll work alongside other motivated and intelligent individuals, gaining hands-on experience and direct client exposure from day one. We emphasize career progression and provide significant upward career mobility within our growing organization. We strive to create a work environment that empowers employees to succeed while supporting work-life balance.

Why Highland Strategy Group?

• Contribute to the success and growth of a rapidly scaling company and make an immediate impact

• Take an active role in shaping firm culture and fostering a collaborative, collegial work environment

• High-profile engagements with leading private equity firms, PE-backed companies, and investment banks

• Exposure to a wide variety of industries, companies, and problems to solve

• Immersive learning opportunities in a fast-paced environment

• Opportunities for personal growth and career development – we are actively looking to promote from within and cultivate internal talent

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package that rewards strong performance and career development through mentorship and coaching opportunities. As a growing company, we want contributors to see the fruits of their labor, and as such, we offer annual profit-sharing distributions.

In addition, we offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, 401(k) savings plan with company matching, flexible vacation policy, life and disability insurance, parental leave, and more.

Responsibilities

As an Associate, successful candidates will:

• Drive primary research (the backbone of HSG’s research process) via phone interviews and online surveys

• Synthesize primary research findings with relevant secondary research to inform insights

• Execute market & competitor analyses (MS Excel), leveraging quantitative and qualitative data

• Contribute to client-facing deliverables / reports

• Ultimately, work with a team of consultants to solve Clients’ most pressing questions

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience: This role is open to new graduates or early-career professionals (regardless of direct industry relevance)

• Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated academic excellence

• Deep strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Strong quantitative and analytic skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Strong presentation (PowerPoint) development and writing skills

• Extremely organized and detail oriented

• Proactive self-starter with an intellectual curiosity

• Ability to multitask and work in a time-sensitive (short deadline) environment