Associate | Strategy&

Job Description

Welcome to Strategy&

By joining Strategy&, you will become part of a global team of practical strategists, committed to helping our clients improve their business by working alongside them to solve their toughest problems. We bring 100 years of strategy consulting experience and the unrivaled capabilities of the PwC network (industry and functional).

What we do

A career at Strategy& will provide you with the opportunity to work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their business issues and opportunities in an ever-changing environment.

We work on strategically important and intellectually challenging projects, together with c-suite clients. More specifically, we work with well-known Nordic corporations and Private Equity houses on strategic topics, focused on our core platforms Capabilities-Driven Strategy, Fit for Growth and Deals Strategy. Example assignments with corporate clients include strategic reviews, growth strategy, omnichannel strategy, brand vs private label strategy, market entry, cost cutting and optimization, profit/margin improvement, and operating model design. Furthermore, we support Nordic Private Equity firms with portfolio company strategy and value creation assessments, commercial due diligences, market assessments, competitive positioning, operational improvement opportunities, strategic and financial scenarios, and target screenings.

What we offer

Strategy& supports career growth by encouraging continuous learning and by providing a framework for you to acquire new skills at the right time. At Strategy& we offer mentoring, tailored training programs, and a variety of fun, collaborative and stimulating learning opportunities. You will be surrounded by people who will not only challenge you intellectually, but also be committed to inspire, support and mentor you, guide you in your professional path forward, and care about your personal and professional development. Our offering includes, but are not limited to, the following:

• Steep learning curve with responsibility and client interaction early-on
• Strategically important and intellectually challenging projects together with C-suite
• Ongoing mentoring and career support
• Being part of a high-performing team in a global organization
• International staffing opportunities
• Humble, open and friendly team atmosphere
• Part of and ability to influence Strategy&’s local growth journey

Responsibilities

• You will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution
• As an Associate, you will perform a wide variety of tasks, including performing market-, competitor-, and company reviews; developing business cases, creating compelling presentations for clients, holding interviews, and conducting general market research

Preferred skills

• Strong academic track record from a top-tier university
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, both quantitative and qualitative
• Personal leadership qualities
• Business sense with the ability to quickly grasp complex problems in a diverse range of industries
• Professional communication and presentation skills
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently with support from senior colleagues
• Motivated, with a strong personal drive and commitment to develop
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the interest in being part of a growing team

The Associate position is the entry level role for M.Sc. University graduates or those with 1-2 years of work experience (relevant position for MBA graduates will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).

Please note that we require business level fluency in English. Swedish is meriting but not a requirement.