Experienced Senior Associate

Department: Consulting

Location: Boston, MA

Compensation: $108,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

Private Equity Consulting
Advance your career at the intersection of private equity, strategy, and data-driven problem solving. At IGS, Senior Associates work directly on high-stakes investment and growth strategy engagements across industries, taking on early responsibility, senior client exposure, and rapid professional development in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Senior Associate (Full-Time)

• Start Date:
  
  Rolling, based on candidate availability
• Eligibility:
  Currently employed professionals with 2-4 years of consulting experience
• Practice Areas: M&A Commercial Due Diligence
• Work Location:
  
  Boston, MA (Hybrid)

We re hiring experienced Senior Associates for this position:
Professionals currently working, with relevant experience in consulting, due diligence, or related private equity advisory work.

WHY IGS?

• High-impact client work and responsibility from day one
• Direct exposure to private equity and growth strategy
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and business models
• Entrepreneurial, high-performance, and collaborative culture

Key Responsibilities

WHAT YOU LL DO
As a Senior Associate, you ll be part of a collegial and entrepreneurial environment. Our work is fast-paced and provides opportunities for rapid skill and knowledge development. Senior Associates gain experience across a broad set of industries while working on a case team with two to eight team members, taking on a high level of responsibility in the work and in client presentations.

• Assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients
• Gaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industries
• Synthesizing research and analysis to deliver answers to clients' key questions
• Assuming a high level of responsibility on client teams as well as within the firm
• Designing and conducting market research to answer critical client questions, such as:
• How is the company positioned relative to competitors?
• How do customers perceive the company versus alternatives?
• What are the most promising opportunities for expansion or improvement?
• How large is the market, and what is its growth trajectory?
• What drives market growth and profitability?
• Preparing analyses, synthesizing findings, and delivering actionable insights to clients
• Collaborating with team members to create high-impact presentations for senior executives and investors

EXPECTATIONS

• Analyze, synthesize, and present complex data, such as market size and share, and competitive landscape dynamics
• Demonstrate the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights
• Stay comfortable with ambiguity and tight timelines; lead multiple work streams in parallel
• Work in a double staffing model (2+ projects simultaneously)
• Deliver client-ready communication, including executive presentation development and delivery
• Design and conduct company- and market-specific informational interviews

Qualifications

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Interests & Mindset
We seek candidates who are intellectually curious, driven, and excited about working in a collaborative environment, with interests in:

• Assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients
• Gaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industries
• Conducting primary and secondary research to better understand markets
• Creating complex analyses to answer clients  key questions
• Synthesizing quantitative and qualitative results to be presented to clients
• Assuming a high level of responsibility by managing primary research teams
• Working in a dynamic, collegial setting
• Living and working in Boston (IGS Senior Associates rarely travel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree required
• 2-4 years of consulting experience required (management consulting, strategy consulting, or related advisory experience)
• Advanced analytical and modeling skills, including the ability to build complex financial models and run sophisticated quantitative analyses (market sizing, pricing, scenario/sensitivity work)
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Exceptional research, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a drive to solve complex business problems

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Unlimited time off and company holidays
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• Collaborative, collegial work environment

Compensation

• Pay range expected for the position: $108,000 and $115,000 USD annually (the position level and compensation for this role may vary and will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications)
• Pay is issued on a semi-monthly basis
• IGS also offers an annual discretionary bonus…