FSG - Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant

Senior Consultants are responsible for managing a discrete work stream or module within a broader project. Senior Consultants frequently manage their workstreams with support from one or more Consultants or Associates.

Typical Senior Consultant responsibilities include :

- Working with Managing Directors and Associate Directors to develop hypotheses and work plans that address project objectives

- Designing, executing and managing data gathering and analysis to generate robust and compelling insights that address module and the broader project objectives

- Communicating viewpoints and analyses in articulate, compelling, and creative ways

- Helping to build and manage relationships with clients, funders, partners and other external stakeholders

- Contributing to the intellectual capital of the firm and playing an active role in developing Firm's practice in Asia and Africa

- Providing professional development support to Consultants and Associates

Education & Experience :

- A graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, MPP, or MPA) is strongly preferred

- Prior experience in strategy consulting (3+ years) or at a blue-chip corporate (3-5 years) or other relevant experience (e.g., roles that require rigorous research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and strategic planning) is required

- Experience of managing own work streams is required

- Experience of managing junior colleagues is required

- Strong demonstrated interest in working for (or learning about) social impact is a plus

- Experience of living, studying or working in a developing country - familiarity with India strongly desired

- Academic and/or practical grounding in business strategy, marketing, finance and operations, and related analytical techniques

- Excellent academic credentials for undergraduate coursework and graduate coursework (if applicable)

- Experience considering and/or applying equity and inclusion principles is preferred (e.g. disaggregating data, addressing disparities between populations and/or designing culturally appropriate interview guides, etc.)

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

- Fluency in English is required

- Proficiency in Hindi and other Indian languages is a plus

- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required