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Strategic Consultant

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Charles River Associates Full time
About Charles River Associates

We are a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation matters, guides businesses through critical strategy and operational issues to become more profitable, and advises governments on the economic impact of policies and regulations.

Our three main services – litigation, policy and management consulting – are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries. We help businesses accelerate their growth and success.

Our Practices

We have several practices that are seeking candidates with this profile, including:

  • Energy
    • We provide expert economic and business consulting services to a range of energy and industrial clients, including electric utilities, investors, generators, regulators, renewable energy developers, oil and gas companies, and chemicals clients.
  • Finance
    • We work on valuation issues (shareholder class actions and other corporate valuation disputes), as well as matters focused on the functioning of financial markets and institutions (alleged market manipulation and insider trading).
Job Overview

Senior Associates play a highly visible and integral role as day-to-day project managers. They have significant client exposure and provide input on the strategic direction of projects alongside more senior team members.

Senior Associates will perform or direct a broad range of analytical tasks, manage teams in the execution of project workstreams, and distill findings into high-impact strategy recommendations.

They collaborate with teams in a range of geographies on our clients' local, regional, and global strategic issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development of strategic direction for projects and independently identify and design analytical tasks to address the key project objectives;
  • Conduct primary and secondary research and analyses;
  • Develop sections of client presentations, reports, and other deliverables;
  • Manage client communications and relationships as day-to-day project manager;
  • Supervise and train junior staff on project teams, including reviewing their analyses and interim work product and providing coaching/direction;
  • Contribute to business development efforts, client proposals, and thought leadership.
Requirements
  • MBA degree candidates graduating in December 2024/Summer 2025 from top-tier academic programs, with a related bachelor's or advanced degree (e.g., engineering, finance, etc.) preferred;
  • Previous consulting or transferable business experience in energy, finance or life sciences and demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the industry, with strong preference for candidates with two years of strategy consulting experience or industry experience;
  • Previous client service experience, including managing relationships, facilitating meetings, and delivering presentations;
  • Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques;
  • Staff and project management experience, including budgeting and project planning/management;
  • Effective written and oral communication skills;
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
  • Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;
  • Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.
What We Offer
  • We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
  • We create a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity.
Our Commitment to Diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE/AAE). As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.