Advisory Associate, Management Consulting, Strategy & Innovation - Summer 2027 (Chicago, New York)
The Advisory Associate in Management Consulting supports clients in improving business performance by assisting in planning, execution, and closing of consulting engagements. This entry-level role involves data gathering, process documentation, meeting facilitation, and development of client deliverables, requiring strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. The position demands collaboration within teams and up to 50% travel to client sites, offering exposure to diverse industries and strategic projects.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Advisory Associate (Management Consulting) role supports client engagements focused on business performance improvement. You will work with engagement teams to gather information, develop deliverables, and help drive analysis and documentation used to advise clients.
- Obtain information, documents, and data from clients to support engagement deliverables
- Develop initial deliverables and draft solutions to client issues
- Document project requirements with guidance from senior staff
- Assist with informational interviews, client meetings, and facilitation
- Document and analyze client processes under senior direction
- Perform project management and administrative support tasks (scheduling, time entry, expense reporting)
- Prepare meeting agendas, handouts, slide materials, and meeting summaries
- Use templates to draft reports, presentations, and other client documentation
- Support special client projects (events, strategic retreats, acquisition support)
- Conduct industry research using databases and trade publications
- Support proposal research and drafting
- Maintain engagement documentation and work papers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (required). Preferred majors: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering.
- 6+ months relevant experience (Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Technical Analyst) preferred but not required — internships in related roles are valued.
- Familiarity with data analytics/dashboarding tools (Power BI or similar) preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) — required.
- Smartsheet experience preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication; business/report writing skills
- Strong analytical, documentation, and research skills
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines independently and within teams
- Comfortable in a deadline-driven environment and managing multiple projects
- Willingness and ability to travel ~50% on average, as needed
Compensation & Location
Primary location: Manhattan, NY (on-site expectations per client). This position is with a confidential client in the IT industry.
Base salary (source ranges): the posting includes a company-wide base range of $68,000 - $78,000 (USD). The employer also published location-specific ranges for several U.S. jurisdictions; final salary offers are determined by factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. Examples from the source posting:
- California: $85,000 - $90,000
- Colorado: $73,000 - $77,000
- Illinois: $78,000 - $87,000
- Maryland: $83,000 - $87,000
- Massachusetts: $78,000 - $87,000
- Minnesota: $70,000 - $74,000
- New Jersey: $78,000 - $82,000
- NYC / Long Island / Westchester: $78,000 - $87,000
- Washington: $68,000 - $78,000
- Washington DC: $83,000 - $87,000
(These ranges were published by the hiring organization. Careertakes does not alter salary information and final offers will reflect the confidential client’s pay practices and applicable local laws.)
Why Apply via Careertakes
Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform helping match qualified candidates to this confidential client opportunity in the IT / management consulting space. Applicants may receive access to additional matched roles through the Careertakes platform.
Notes
- This role reports to engagement and senior consulting staff at the confidential client.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process; please let us know if you need assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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