Advisory Associate, Management Consulting, Strategy & Innovation - Summer 2027 (Chicago, New York)

Job Summary:
The Management Consulting (MC) – Entry Level Business Analyst is responsible for providing basic services to clients in the areas of business performance improvement.  The Associate participates in various stages of business consulting engagements and assists with planning, execution, and close out.
 

Job Duties:

• Obtains information, documents, and data from clients to support engagement deliverables, as needed
• Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Documents project requirements, with guidance and support of senior professionals
• Assists with informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process
• Documents and analyzes client processes with guidance and direction from senior professionals
• Performs project management and administrative support tasks 
• Supports the development and delivery of quality documentation
• Assists with preparation of meeting agendas, handouts, and presentation materials
• Documents client meetings and produces meeting summaries to present to clients
• Leverages templates to prepare drafts of various reports, presentations, and documentation
• Participates in special client projects, including events, strategic planning retreats, acquisition support, etc.
• Utilizes research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop an understanding of a client’s industry
• Develops relationships with client personnel and management members
• Assists with research for and drafting of proposals
• Maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, time entry, expense reporting, etc.
• Other duties, as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering, preferred

Experience:

• Six (6) months or more of experience related to Business Analyst, Project Coordinator or Technical Analyst within an IT technology environment, preferred
• Prior internships within a Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Consulting based or Technical Analyst role, preferred
• Data Analytics dashboarding experience with Power BI or any other tool, preferred 

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required 
• Smartsheet knowledge, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business and report writing
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting
• Strong analytical, documentation and research skills 
• Solid organizational skills, with the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Ability to travel 50% on average, as needed

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000
Illinois Range: $78,000 - $87,000
Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Massachusetts Range: $78,000 - $87,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000
New Jersey Range: $78,000 - $82,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $78,000 - $87,000
Washington Range: $68,000 - $78,000
Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000
 

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BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

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We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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