Consulting Analyst

Job Description

Job Summary:
As a Consulting Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting client engagements by conducting research, analyzing data, and developing actionable insights. You will work closely with senior consultants and project teams to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives and implement innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection & Analysis:

• Gather, clean, and analyze data from various sources to support project objectives.
• Use statistical methods, data modeling, and other analytical tools to interpret business data.
• Develop insights and recommendations based on data findings to inform client strategies.

Research & Benchmarking:

• Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, market conditions, competitors, and client-specific challenges.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards that summarize research findings and support client decision-making.
• Perform benchmarking analysis to identify best practices and areas of improvement for clients.

Client Support:

• Work closely with senior consultants to understand client needs and translate those into deliverables.
• Assist in preparing client-facing presentations, reports, and other deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops, providing analytical support and contributing to discussions.

Problem Solving & Solution Development:

• Collaborate with project teams to identify business problems, define analytical approaches, and develop data-driven solutions.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative strategies that help clients improve operations, drive revenue, and achieve long-term goals.
• Support the development of business cases and financial models to evaluate the potential impact of proposed solutions.

Project Management Support:

• Assist with project coordination and timeline management to ensure timely delivery of client work.
• Track progress on project milestones and prepare status updates for internal and client teams.
• Help maintain project documentation and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on industry trends, new analytical methods, and best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve internal processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and team development by participating in training sessions and team meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 1-3 years of experience in a consulting, data analysis, or business analysis role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R, Tableau).
• Excellent research skills and the ability to gather, organize, and interpret large datasets.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a consulting environment or working with external clients is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).