Strategy Consulting - Senior Associate at SPP

SPP is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Associate to join their strategy consulting team in Sydney. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, solve complex problems, and develop their consulting skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects across various sectors, including education, research, government, consumer, financial services, and not-for-profits.

The Senior Associate will be a crucial member of the project team, contributing to all aspects of project delivery and client engagement.

Role involves:

• Gathering data and conducting research
• Building financial and analytical models
• Analysing and synthesising data quantitatively and qualitatively to generate insights
• Benchmarking and analyse industry issues and markets
• Collaborating with SPP colleagues on proposals and tenders
• Creating materials for stakeholder engagement
• Conducting interviews and support client workshops
• Developing actionable recommendations with team members
• Preparing high-quality written reports (usually in MS PowerPoint)

Requirements:

• Experience in a professional services or corporate head-office role with a minimum of two years of industry experience.
• Exposure with hypothesis-driven strategic problem-solving and at least some exposure to top-down thinking methodologies
• A Bachelor’s and/or higher degree qualification in a relevant area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable working with numbers and data.
• Effective communicators who enjoy engaging with clients across various mediums.
• Pragmatic high-achievers who strive for top-tier results while maintaining a practical, outcome-driven approach..
• Team-oriented individuals who can work well with others and build relationships across different levels.
• Proficient in MS Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and PowerBI, to create reports, presentations, and data insights.
• Applicants must have unrestricted or long-term working rights in Australia.

SPP offers:

• Varied and complex challenges across diverse sectors.
• Collaborative projects with senior leaders.
• A supportive and inclusive culture.
• Flexible working arrangements with a predominantly office-based role.
• Competitive salary and benefits.