Many job roles exist in this sector and below are some that might interest you:
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Business analyst/Fellow – works within ‘case’ teams on a variety of projects to develop their skills. Conducts desk and field research, interviews clients, gathers and analyses quantitative data and gives presentations to colleagues and clients. This is the typical graduate entry-level position into management consultancy.
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Associate/Senior associate/Junior consultant– identifies issues to be addressed within a project, develops hypotheses and tests these through complex analysis. Structures the work of analysts on the team, presents strategic recommendations to the client’s senior management. Analysts may be promoted to associate after two to three years.
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Project manager/Engagement manager/Case team leader/Manager –responsible for the day-to-day management of the project and team. Works closely with partners to align on what work needs to be done and with consultants to agree on how it should be done. Project managers are usually the first point of contact for clients.
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Partner/Director–more involved in conceptual discussions and problem solving, usually present in the team room at least once a week to give guidance, help structure the project and present to the client. They are also responsible for sourcing new business.
Specialised roles in consulting:
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Strategy consultant – offers strategic advice to companies on projects such as market entry, long-range planning and rationalisation of goods and services.
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Human resource consultant – offers specialist HR advice, e.g. in organisational restructuring, talent and reward strategies.
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Financial consultant – offers financial advice, including the installation of budgetary control systems, profile planning and capital and revenue budgeting.
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Healthcare consultant – advises public and private healthcare companies, pharmaceutical organisations, government and international organisations about their business plans, strategies and policies.