Associate Consultant

About Us

We're a rapidly growing team building a disruptive Consultancy! We draw on a unique proposition; lived experience of the successful transformation of the FT, operating expertise from experienced practitioners and a proven playbook to help organisations transform to a high performing customer centred model. Our mission is to help organisations build valuable relationships with their consumers and build resilient business models.
The Financial Times is one of the world's leading business media organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Join us and find an inclusive and fast-paced environment with unique opportunities to support every step of your career.

You'll be an early team member of a funded startup within an established institution - a rare opportunity. We offer a fun and flexible work environment with competitive benefits including; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working, medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages and subsidised gym memberships.
Learn more about FT Strategies and what we offer here at ftstrategies.com.

Why this role

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious individual to join this start-up within the Financial Times.
You will be joining a fast-paced and dynamic work environment as we scale our consulting business. You will be central to that growth, shaping how it succeeds.

You will drive our mission, helping global clients develop digital strategies that will transform both their businesses and the wider media industry.

Key responsibilities

• Your role in this team will be to deliver consulting engagements. This will include: Ability to use hypothesis-driven problem solving to develop solutions for the most challenging strategic problems
• Strong quantitative skills, such as the ability to build financial models, perform analysis on research output or visualise data as compelling charts
• Project management skills, delegating work as appropriate to analysts, internal FT experts and external freelance experts
• Consulting communication skills, using slides and digital tools to efficiently produce output
• Maintaining and leading strong client relationships and being available to respond to ad hoc requests
• Mentoring an analyst who you will work alongside on client engagements

Your skills and experience

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience at a strategy / management consulting firm in a client-facing role
• Excited by ambiguity and a fast-growing, entrepreneurial culture
• Outstanding Excel and Powerpoint skills, which we may assess during the recruiting process
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability and strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for technology and media

Preferred:

• Experience working in digital transformation, data science or advanced analytics.

Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information

The FT are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. We aim to treat all employees in a fair and consistent manner, promote good working relationships to encourage high standards of conduct and performance within a work environment free from harassment, bullying and discrimination. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.

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