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Analyst, Strategy Consulting Practice
Who We Are
Are you passionate about making an impact on the education sector? Interested in working with companies, non-profits, institutions, investors, and foundations across the PreK-12, postsecondary, and professional learning markets?
At Tyton Partners, we are striving to enable education systems to evolve for everyone, everywhere. We do this in our consulting practice by advising organizational leaders and their teams on their best path to meet learners’ needs, foster equitable communities, and build a self-sustaining enterprise.
In our work, we pair a rigorous market orientation with clients’ specific mission and goals to derive impactful and actionable solutions that can be implemented.
What You Will Do
Analysts in Tyton Partners’ strategy consulting practice work as core members of case teams to support our clients in solving their most pressing growth challenges. As an Analyst, you will be an integrated and influential member of a consulting project team. You will work and learn from a diverse group of colleagues. With guidance and ongoing support from your team members, you will be actively involved in all key phases of a consulting project, from brainstorming and hypothesis creation to research and strategy development, through the final delivery of recommendations to our clients. As part of a 3-4 person project team, you will take ownership of discrete research and analytical tasks and collaborate with colleagues to produce market-based insights and strategy recommendations.
In addition to client projects, Analysts also take an active role in supporting firm development through activities like recruiting, supporting operating processes, knowledge sharing and attendance at industry events. As an Analyst, you will have a mentor within the firm who will offer support and be a resource for your ongoing professional development. This is an ideal position for someone who is eager to build a career in consulting and gain education sector knowledge while working in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
Primary responsibilities of the Consulting Analyst include:
- Performing quantitative and qualitative analyses; including primary and secondary market research, competitor analysis, and market-sizing
- Synthesizing primary and secondary research to summarize findings in team and client deliverables
- Presenting findings and recommendations to senior team members
This position is based in Boston, MA and requires team members to work out of the office at least three days a week.
What We Hope You Will Bring
You will bring an approach that is aligned with Tyton’s values:
- A drive to learn constantly by being humble, curious and open to diverse perspectives
- A spirit of generosity by seeing the best in others, engaging honestly/authentically, and being a team player
- A mindset for impact by having a genuine interest in the education sector and being focused on improving learner outcomes
In addition, you will be nearing completion of your undergraduate studies or have acquired your degree, have demonstrated experience in consulting, market research or other analytical projects, and bring:
- A creative problem-solver mindset
- An ability to synthesize data to develop insights
- Superior attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- A proactive mindset to take ownership of multiple tasks with a commitment to excellence
- An ability to work with diverse teams and foster an inclusive environment
- High-level of adaptability in an entrepreneurial and fast-changing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
What We Offer
Extensive knowledge of the global education sector
- Our consultants have exposure to market-leading companies, investors, and non-profit organizations as well as high-potential emerging businesses
Mentorship and training opportunities
- Each consulting team member is paired with a mentor within the firm who provides support and resources for ongoing professional development. In addition, our consultants have a support system from project leaders and team members
- Our consultants participate in onboarding training and ongoing learning opportunities to help accelerate their career growth
An entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
- Our culture empowers team members to make contributions at the firm level. In addition to client projects, our consultants take an active role in supporting firm development through activities such as supporting operating processes, knowledge sharing and attendance at industry events
Application Instructions
Please apply with a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for a February 2025 start date.
About Tyton Partners
Tyton Partners is a mission-oriented strategy consulting and investment banking firm focused exclusively on the market of education. Tyton Partners works at the intersection of market and mission, helping a diverse group of organizations achieve their growth, strategy, and investment objectives. We are positioned to create impact at scale in the education sector as a result of working with an unparalleled diversity of clients; for example, major foundations, institutions, EdTech companies and investors. Tyton strives to be the advisor of choice for leaders throughout the global education sector, enabling them to achieve transformative outcomes and drive systemic change. The firm’s work aims to increase equity and access to high-quality educational opportunities throughout the education ecosystem from pre-K all the way through to higher education and workforce development.