Case Team Assistant, Management Services Division

About YCP Group

YCP is a Singapore-headquartered management consulting firm founded in 2011. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (JDR listing, December 2021), YCP operates with 700+ professionals across 20+ offices globally. In Asia, YCP is present across 13+ cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, and Shanghai. The Management Service Division (MSD) delivers three core service offerings:
Advisory (strategy consulting), PMO (project management), and Transaction (M&A advisory). With a track record of 3,000+ projects and 500+ clients across the Asia-Pacific, YCP combines deep local market knowledge with cross-border execution capability.

YCP covers 13 industry sectors including Automotive & Mobility, Energy & Natural Resources, Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, Technology, Industrials, and Private Equity & Investors. Our core strengths lie in cross-border transactions, M&A, and digital transformation, underpinned by on‑ground presence and networks that global firms cannot replicate.

Engage with some of the most consequential cross‑border projects in Asia — without the constraints of a full‑time role. As a YCP contractor, you gain access to high‑calibre client work, a regional professional network, and the flexibility to engage on your own terms.

• Quality work from day one — High‑impact, cross‑border engagements — Work on real strategy and M&A projects across Southeast Asia and Japan, with clients ranging from multinational corporations to PE funds.
• Flexible, project‑based structure — Engage on individual projects that match your availability and expertise, with clearly defined scope and timelines.
• Collaborative, multinational teams — Work alongside experienced consultants and sector specialists across multiple markets and disciplines.

Strategy & Management Consulting | SEA | Project‑Based Engagement

Junior

Up to 3 years

YCP is seeking Case Team Assistants on a contractor basis to support strategy consulting engagements across Asia. In this role, you will contribute to the analytical core of active client projects — conducting research, building financial models, and preparing client‑ready deliverables under the direction of YCP engagement managers.

This arrangement is ideal for junior or experienced professionals, independent consultants, or specialists seeking high‑quality project exposure with scheduling flexibility. Engagements are scoped per project, with clear deliverables and defined timelines agreed upfront.

• Develop data‑driven insights to support client decision‑making, including market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and analysis of industry dynamics across Asian markets
• Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and scenario planning frameworks
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, trends, and strategic implications
• Prepare client‑ready deliverables including presentations, reports, and data visualizations
• Support due diligence work streams for PE/M&A transactions (CDD / BDD)
• Collaborate with the engagement team on hypothesis development and structured problem‑solving
• Participate in client workshops and stakeholder interviews where applicable

• Bachelor's degree from a top‑tier university (any discipline)
• English at business level or above (written and spoken)
• Native‑level proficiency in an Asian language (Japanese, Mandarin, Thai, Bahasa Indonesia, Malay, etc.)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools
• Intellectual curiosity and a structured, hypothesis‑driven approach to problem‑solving
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines with high attention to detail
• Availability to commit to project‑defined timelines and deliverable schedules

• Prior experience in strategy/management consulting, investment banking, PE/VC, audit, or law
• Background at a Big 4, strategy firm, or boutique advisory
• Additional Asian language skills
• Knowledge of financial statement analysis and valuation methodologies
• Programming and data analytics skills (Python, SQL, Tableau, etc.)
• Track record of delivering independently as a freelancer or independent consultant

• Engagement type:
  Project‑based contractor arrangement
• Duration:
  Defined per engagement (typically 4–12 weeks)
• Location:
  
  Kuala Lumpur with hybrid working arrangement; occasional on‑site presence may be required depending on project