Associate - Strategic Consulting

Houlihan Lokey Strategic Consulting is an experience-led general management consultancy committed to helping clients rapidly improve business performance. We think strategically, act pragmatically, and deliver results. We strive to help our clients with their most critical management issues by applying strategic, operational, organizational, and technological solutions. Our unique approach emphasizes active senior professional (Director and Managing Director) involvement, deployment of experienced teams, and structuring work and relationships around how clients wish to be served. This hands-on expertise and practical problem-solving approach enable us to attain rapid results for our clients.

Scope

An Associate's primary role is delivering value on client projects through solid analytics and problem solving. As a core member of the client project delivery team, an Associate identifies key business issues in his/her area of responsibility and understands the implications of these issues on the project as a whole.

Responsibilities

• •         Structure ill-defined problems across a variety of industries and issues
  
• •         Develop and apply relevant conceptual frameworks and analytical approaches
  
• •         Create new tools and methodologies for engagements
  
• •         Develop recommendations that can be implemented by the client
  
• •         Independently structure, write and present persuasive end products
  
• •         Create strong, trusting relationships with client managers and executives
  
• •         Identify opportunities to provide additional client value and extend client relationships
  
• •         Participate in firm development initiatives, e.g., recruiting and intellectual capital development
  

Requirements/Qualifications

• Possess an MBA from a top-tier business school (preferred) or equivalent degree from a top-tier graduate program
  
•  Have 3+ years of relevant work experience: prior consulting experience with Top Tier consulting firm or demonstrated internal consulting role with notable firm, strategic or corporate planning, or brand management
  
• Relevant experience in target industry sectors a plus: Energy, Industrial, High Tech, Healthcare
  
• Exceptional problem solving skills and knowledge
  
• Demonstrated analytical skills with experience/proficiency with analytical tools
  
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
  
• •         Interest in developing strategic solutions and driving them through implementation
  
• •         Entrepreneurial mindset
  
• •         Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago immediately
  

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V