What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Consultant position at Cicero Group?
Cicero® is a premier management consulting firm focused on implementing data-driven strategies for a broad mix of private, public, and social sector organizations across the globe. Cicero uses data and experience to generate insights, create actionable strategies, and drive transformation with an overarching purpose of helping people create and continuously deliver extraordinary results.
At Cicero, Associate Consultants are deeply involved in every aspect of the consulting process and challenged every day by colleagues and project leads to develop new skills and achieve professional goals. As a Cicero Associate Consultant, you will:
- Lead small teams of Analysts in research and analysis that define our strategic recommendations
- Work closely with Engagement Managers to guide teams through projects such as (but not limited to)
- Organization Transformation
- Private Equity Due-Diligence
- Strategic Development/Implementation
- Market Research & Assessments
- Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and implement original, creative solutions
- Manage diverse and impactful internal initiatives
While there is no single educational or professional background that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at Cicero, we typically look for the following qualifications:
- Advanced graduate degree ( MBA, PhD, MPA, etc.) preferred, but not required; undergraduate degree required
- Excellent academic record and grade point average
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- 3 years of experience in management/strategy consulting, non-profits, think tanks, startups, financial services, or similar environments
- Ability to think independently and meaningfully collaborate with teams
- Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in English, both verbally and in writing (additional languages are always welcome and appreciated)
- Effective organization skills and ability to multi-task
- Exceptional ambition and leadership skills in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings
There is no single skill set that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at Cicero, but the below skills are incredibly useful in our work:
- Data Visualization/Analysis
- Focus Group Facilitation
- In-depth Interviews
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams/Outlook
- Note Taking
- Private Equity Transactions
- Project Planning
- Proposal Writing
- Secondary Research
- Segmentation and Conjoint Analysis
- Survey Creation, Fielding and Analysis
Positions are available in Salt Lake City, Utah and Dallas, Texas, and Washington D.C.
To learn more, visit our website at https://cicerogroup.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Cicero is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Cicero Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.
