Our Consulting practice is focused on results, supporting our clients in solving important problems so that they can transform their business. We use our understanding of how business works and a knowledge of how the right technology in the right place can create competitive advantage.

Our clients' needs are what lead our thinking and drive our ambition. Our goal is to be our clients first choice on the issues that matter most because we deliver outcomes that matter. Clients might want us to help them manage disruption and transform their business to adapt in an ever changing world, or draw up a sustainability strategy that aligns their commercial objectives with broader environmental and social concerns.

We work with clients across the Financial Services, Government and Health Industries and the Private Sector and include household names from Government Departments, NHS Trusts, retailers, banks, multinational telecoms operators and energy companies.

You’ll get to work closely with the best in industry, finance and Government in the UK and collaborate with clients and colleagues globally, bringing fresh insights and motivation to the problems they face.

Strategy&

Strategy& is our Strategy Consulting practice. You’ll work on interesting and varied assignments – from helping a company identify attractive new markets, advising a private equity client on game‑changing investments, to supporting industry leaders solve their toughest corporate and mergers and acquisitions challenges.

We organise ourselves in two market-winning teams – Corporate Strategy and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Strategy. We work together to bring the best to our clients, and we offer a unique, powerful, and distinctive combination of capabilities that allows us to develop and deliver world-class strategies.

As a graduate you’ll be aligned to one of our two teams, but occasionally you’ll experience working in both as we often resource projects together, providing you the opportunity to transfer your skills across our Strategy& practice.

Programme

Our graduate training programme is underpinned by a development framework that broadens and deepens your knowledge. You& 39;ll learn from hands-on coaching and an outstanding variety of work, picking up business, personal and technical skills you can use across the network, and throughout your career.

What you’ll do

As an Associate you’ll work with your team to create new approaches to difficult problems, bringing a new perspective compared to your seniors. Depending on the project, you may be required to develop and deliver presentations, analyse large quantities of data, conduct interviews with subject matter experts, or more. Every day will bring about new opportunities and challenges, and no two projects are the same. 

What you’ll gain

Our graduate programme offers an invaluable experience, with structured training and a real focus on your personal development. You will have the opportunity to work with senior clients in some of the world’s largest organisations, building out your core strategy skill set in different business scenarios. Our priority is to help you develop your consulting tool kit and set you up for success.

What you’ll need

We are looking for the Strategists of the Future. We seek candidates who are passionate about solving business problems, proactive, and have the potential to learn and grow within our firm.

Specifically, you will need:

To have or be on course for a 2.1 degree or above in any subject. We determine whether you& 39;re on course for a 2.1 based on the grades you achieved in your last completed year of academic study

Relevant work experience and/or internships, demonstrating transferable skills to consulting

Leadership roles and extracurricular activities such as voluntary work, sporting attainment, musical accomplishment and entrepreneurial interests

Effectiveness in the use of computer tools, e.g. Excel and PowerPoint are desirable

Business-level fluency in English.

How to Apply

Complete an online application form and submit a cover letter and CV.

We’d recommend you make an ‘open’ application to both teams. However, if you have a preference and you& 39;d like to focus on joining a particular team, you’ll have the opportunity to state this in your application.

Graduate Intakes

There may be opportunities to join our business earlier in the year such as in Winter or Spring 2022. If you are available to commence the graduate programme earlier, please specify this in your application. 

When to apply

The deadline for applications is 20 October 2021

The deadline for online assessments is 21 October 2021

We’ll let you know the outcome of your application on 8 November 2021 

Assessment centres will take place from 15 November - 8 December 2021

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Diversity
Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.