Consultant - Improvement; Strategic Solutions

BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Position Title: Consultant - Performance Improvement (Strategic Performance Solutions)

Location: Boston, MA | New York, NY

Position Type: Full time

Requisition : JR100879

The BRG Corporate Finance practice specializes in providing strategic, operational, and financial advice to private equity firms, management teams, boards of directors, investors, hedge funds, and other lenders or companies that are either underperforming or in transition.

The BRG Corporate Finance practice has in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, including but not limited to retail, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, energy and technology. Across sectors, BRG has experienced professionals who understand the challenges clients face — making it well‑equipped to help solve clients’ issues.

Our five core service offerings include:

• Turnaround & Restructuring (T&R)
• Strategic Performance Solutions (SPS)
• Retail Performance Improvement (RPI)
• Transaction Advisory (TA)
• Transaction & Valuation Opinions (VAL)

We partner with private equity firms, portfolio companies, and private credit lenders to create tangible, lasting value. Our Performance Improvement vertical focuses on proactive value creation spanning the full P&L – cost reduction, EBITDA improvement, SG&A optimization, and operational transformation – at PE‑backed businesses across a range of industries.

Our clients engage us to accelerate performance, increase margins, and build the operational foundation needed to grow and ultimately exit at a premium. We work alongside management teams as embedded partners, not outside advisors, helping to convert opportunities into measurable financial impact.

• Entrepreneurial, fast‑moving culture with real ownership and accountability at every level
• Work directly executive‑level practitioners, PE sponsors, and operating partners
• Exposure to a diverse range of companies across industries and stages
• Clear advancement path within a rapidly growing practice
• Collaborative team of senior practitioners who invest in developing talent

Key Project Areas Include:

• Cost Reduction & EBITDA Improvement
• Operational Transformation
• Network & Footprint Optimization
• Revenue & Growth
• Working Capital & Cash Improvement
• Performance Management & Implementation

• Lead and contribute to client engagements focused on cost reduction, EBITDA improvement, SG&A optimization, and operational transformation
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to working sessions with COO/CFO and other executives, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders
• Build financial models, scenario analysis, and KPI reporting to support strategic and operational decision‑making
• Develop clear, actionable recommendations and help implement process improvements across finance and operations
• Prepare high‑quality presentations, analyses, and executive‑ready deliverables
• Manage work streams and junior team members, ensuring quality execution and timely delivery
• Embrace the use of emerging technologies and AI‑enabled tools to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and support innovative client solutions
• Contribute to practice development efforts, including recruiting, training, client pitches, and thought leadership initiatives

• 3‑8 years of experience in management consulting, operational improvement, corporate strategy, or a related field
• Prior experience in strategy & operations consulting, banking, corporate strategy, private equity portfolio operations or private equity‑backed portfolio company
• Exposure to PE‑backed companies or private credit environments is a plus
• Experience in restructuring or turnaround contexts (e.g., A&M, Alix Partners, FTI) doing performance improvement work is a plus
• Sector experience in manufacturing, business services,…