Senior Manager, Strategy Consulting

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Stax - a global strategy consulting firm Full time

OVERVIEW

Stax recently announced a strategic investment by Blue Point Capital Partners which will fuel a new chapter of growth in key areas across the firm including expanding our recruitment and talent development efforts. To support our accelerated growth, Stax is growing our talented team of Senior Managers. We are seeking individuals with a passion for learning and the desire to tackle the most challenging issues businesses face today. Senior Managers play a vital role within the firm and are presented with tremendous opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

During your time at Stax, you will consistently face intellectually challenging projects with clients such as Private Equity funds, Investment Banks, and Fortune 500 companies. Working across a wide spectrum of industries on short-term engagements designed to last 4-12 weeks, you will gain new hands-on experiences with each project you encounter.

Our staff works side by side with—and learns from—some of the smartest people in the business. Our entrepreneurial approach to work and broad client base creates immediate opportunities for client exposure, providing enormous potential for career progression.

Life at Stax is unique - our goal is to empower and challenge employees, while supporting a reasonable work/life balance. No question: you will work hard. However, unlike other firms, we spend less time traveling, so you can focus on your professional and personal development, grow with your team, and get involved in your community.

At Stax, we have a clear mission: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and do their best work. From such diversity and inclusion comes our unique innovation and actionable insights.

WHY STAX

  • High-profile engagements with Fortune 500s and half of the largest 20 LBO firms globally.

  • Solve real-world problems quickly, using data and insights to create actionable recommendations within 4−12 weeks.

  • Unparalleled immersive learning opportunities in a fast pace environment.

  • Direct client engagement with unrivaled exposure to different methodologies, perspectives and situations stemming from an array of project types across sectors.

  • Team-based, collaborative philosophy creates opportunities for all to contribute and have direct impacts on the client’s success as well as the firm’s.

  • Unmatched opportunities for personal growth and career development based on the merits of your work.

  • Smarter, more strategic approach to generating higher value outcomes in shorter time periods.

  • Good people who genuinely care about the firm’s success and are consistently exploring ways to improve and build upon its accomplishments.

Competitive compensation that rewards strong performance and solid career development through mentorship and coaching opportunities. In addition, we offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, 401(k) savings plan with company matching, open vacation policy, life and disability insurance, generous parental leave, pre-tax transit benefits, mobile phone stipend, wellness reimbursement, charitable gift matching, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Managers play a critical leadership role at Stax in developing and motivating team members, expanding our capabilities and leading firm initiatives to support our growth. You will assist in scoping projects and framing issues for clients, write proposals, on-board teams and manage day-to-day workings of engagements. You will facilitate and participate in analyses, quality control, and developing insights with the team, including directors. Senior Managers are accountable for preparing and delivering presentation of findings and conclusions to clients.

At Stax, you will be exposed to diverse client engagements, allowing you to gain experience in a broad range of industries. Your work is highly visible to client’s management team through significant client interaction and impact. You will have the opportunity to own projects at the same time working alongside with a senior leadership team that is accessible and consistently offers opportunities for team member to learn and grow. You are encouraged to partner with directors to develop and grow client relationships.

Compensation consists of salary and incentive program that is competitive with leading strategy consulting firms. Travel is minimal (around 10%).

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidates must have 7+ years of experience with a strategy consulting, strategic planning/corporate strategy group, or private equity/venture capital firm required.

  • MBA degree strongly preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered.

  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically with proven research and analytic abilities, and working knowledge of consulting frameworks.

  • Demonstrated experience in performing various types of analysis including qualitative and quantitative research, secondary research, web surveys, market sizing, forecasting growth, and regression.

  • Knowledge of macro trends in climate transition and sustainability, and their integration with ESG-related business practices to enhance strategy, operational capabilities, risk management, and value creation across industries.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage consulting projects from nuts to bolts including planning and managing multiple and differing work streams within tight timelines.

  • Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop consultants and associates, or similar positions.

  • Proven written, verbal and presentation skills that demonstrate the ability to frame ideas that capture the appropriate level of detail, while conveying the “big picture” message and structuring of output logically.

  • Proven knowledge of full suite of analytical skills needed to execute project work and demonstrated proficiency in advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS and survey tools.

  • Proven ability to liaise closely with and manage global project teams a plus.

  • Have a high degree of initiative; roll-up your sleeves-type person who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.

  • Detail oriented, self-starter with an intellectual curiosity and teamwork capabilities.

  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

The salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $240,000, plus discretionary bonus. Salaries are allocated based on individual experience.

Stax, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability (except where the disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification), sexual orientation, genetic makeup, predisposition or carrier status, familial or marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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