U.S. Associate - 2019

Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco

Associate Position

Associates at L.E.K. are ambitious and bright undergraduates 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 and communicating key findings to the client in written presentations and verbal interactions that deliver maximum impact to 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 an 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

L.E.K. seeks highly motivated, creative, and entrepreneurial candidates and hires Associates with backgrounds in science, engineering, technology, economics, mathematics, arts and humanities, and business, among others, each year.

Successful candidates typical possess outstanding academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.4, comfort with quantitative analysis, strong verbal and written communication skills, significant professional experiences, notable extracurricular interests, and demonstrated leadership and initiative.

Please note that for the Associate position, candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.

L.E.K Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This opportunity is closed to applications.