Associate Consultant - Expressions of Interest

Please note: This posting is for expressions of interest for future Associate Consultant recruitment (timing tbc). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and qualified applicants will be contacted when we resume recruitment for this role in future. 

L.E.K. is a global strategy consulting firm that works with some of the most sophisticated, innovative, and successful organisations to solve their most critical business problems. We are growing our Australian practice and actively recruiting experienced professionals to join our high-performing team in either Sydney or Melbourne.  

L.E.K. has been recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of the Best Places to Work within Professional Services for 2022. Our focus on creating a meaningful and impactful employee experience has contributed to L.E.K. being a genuinely great place to work.

What you’ll do   

As an Associate Consultant, you will be responsible for your own broad work stream and will help to develop the hypothesis, structure the approach, and lead junior team members. You will continue to build your leadership skills and take on increasing responsibilities.

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

• Performing rigorous analysis to pinpoint appropriate, practical recommendations for clients
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Gaining a thorough understanding of each client’s industry, competitors, and customers through various types of research and data collection
• Collaborating with team members to transform research and analysis into thoughtful insights that deliver maximum impact for your clients

What we look for

L.E.K. Consulting is looking for talented individuals from a range of backgrounds including, consulting, finance, law, engineering and more.

• 2-4 years’ experience in management consulting, investment banking or other relevant industry
• Highly motivated, creative, and entrepreneurial individuals with strong commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• Comfort with ambiguity and change
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing and dynamic environment with integrity, patience and a sense of humour
• Willingness to travel

Why join L.E.K.?

• Shorter case cycles – At L.E.K. you’ll develop rapidly due to our cases typically being shorter than other firms (e.g. 4-6 weeks). This means exposure to more clients, strategic issues, industries and teams and maximum learning.
• Breadth of experience – We work across a range of industries, on a variety of Strategy, Transactions and Organisation and Performance cases.
• Professional development – L.E.K. is committed to investing in your development and one way of doing this is through our Back to the Office Day (BTTOD). One day every month is dedicated to learning and development, with each cohort having a curated curriculum every year.
• Upward mobility – L.E.K. is a meritocracy with an entrepreneurial culture and frequent feedback. Promotion paths do not follow a strict timeline; we promote people as quickly as they develop.
• Collaboration – Extensive collaboration with senior clients and the opportunity to work closely with partners on a day-to-day basis creates ongoing learning opportunities for L.E.K. Consultants. You will also spend substantially more time in your home office relative to other consulting firms.
• Flexible & Remote working - we understand that everyone has unique needs to achieve work-life harmony, and that is why, at L.E.K., we encourage and support our staff with a range of flexible working arrangements that are tailored at the individual level.
• Fun, stimulating work environment –We pride ourselves on a vibrant social culture facilitated through our various committees including Pride@L.E.K., Women in Business, Community Engagement Committee, Ministry of Fun, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and more.

Diversity and inclusion at L.E.K.:

L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees, including Pride@LEK, Mosaic@LEK and Women@LEK. In addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education.

L.E.K. acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land upon which we operate. We pay our respects to the Elders of the past, present and future and acknowledge their spiritual connection to Country.

Please note:

• For entry-level applications, the Associate job posting will be opened in December 2022 for the February 2024 intake. 
• For Associate Consultant, Consultant and Manager applications, if you are uncertain about which level to apply for, there is no need to apply to multiples roles. Your application will be assessed at the level deemed most suitable for your experience. 
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All applications must include a CV, cover letter and academic transcripts to be considered.
• To apply for this role, you must have Australian / New Zealand citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency.