U.S. Associate - 2018 - April Start Date

Company Description:

L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. We are uncompromising in our approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and create greater shareholder returns. The firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries — including the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Founded more than 30 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 1,000 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe and is recognized as a top consulting firm to work for. For more information, go to www.lek.com.

Associate Position: Chicago – April Start Date

Associates at L.E.K. are ambitious and bright individuals committed to solving some of the toughest problems in the business. 

Associates play a crucial role on each case team, gathering, analyzing and synthesizing research and data to address the client’s core issues. Your ability to uncover novel information and lead rigorous analysis that underpins breakthrough insights is what makes a lasting impact for our clients. You’ll take on a significant amount of responsibility, and in a short timeframe. The quality and creativity of our Associates’ work is critical to the success of our consulting teams. 

As an Associate, you will work collaboratively with senior leadership and peers to solve the issues that are most key to the client’s success. As you progress in your tenure you will continue to build leadership skills and take on a significant amount of responsibility. 

While casework needs will vary every day, your role will involve:

• Conducting primary and secondary research on markets, competitors and customers
• Performing rigorous analysis to pinpoint appropriate, practical recommendations for clients
• Collaborating with team members to transform research and analysis into thoughtful insights that deliver maximum impact for your clients

L.E.K. offers Associates the broadest business experience and strongest analytical skill set for a career in consulting, as well as any future opportunity in top graduate schools, industry, non-profits or investment firms.

Why L.E.K. is Different:

The role of an L.E.K. Associate is differentiated from the broader market for a number of reasons:

• Immediate Workstream Responsibility – L.E.K. Associates are expected to be integral members of the team from day one, often owning components of workstreams within their first year
• Breadth of experience – L.E.K. projects span strategy, M&A and operations with a deep focus on strategy and Associates will typically work on ~6-10 projects / year resulting in a stronger foundation across business skills with a breadth of industry exposure
• Upward Mobility – L.E.K. is a meritocracy with a young, entrepreneurial culture.  Promotion paths do not follow a strict timeline; we promote people as fast as they develop.
• Exposure to Firm Leaders – Associates have regular and frequent interactions with Managing Directors, Principals, and Managers allowing you to learn from leaders in the industry, and firm leaders are closely involved with Associates’ career progression
• International Experience – Approximately 65% of undergraduates have international experience within their first 3 years either through projects staffed across global offices, traveling to international client locations, or relocating to international offices, often through a formal 6 month swap
• Fun, Stimulating Work Environment – There is a greater sense of camaraderie in offices given that L.E.K. teams spend substantially more time in their home office relative to teams at peer firms.  

Qualifications and Experience Needed:

• A bachelor’s degree from a renowned school with outstanding academic achievement
• 1-2 years business experience in a related field
• Strong analytics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Significant professional experiences
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative

L.E.K. Consulting offers competitive salary and benefits package commensurate experience

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess eligibility to work in the United States

L.E.K Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that this opportunity is for the Chicago office only and an April start date is required.