About the role#
The Associate Consultant Intern program offers an opportunity to build skills and contribute to strategic consulting projects. Interns work within small teams to help major brands address complex business questions through data-driven insights and implementation. This role focuses on the Business Experimentation track, where you will leverage predictive analytics and data tools to provide insights on initiatives such as product launches, marketing campaigns, and pricing strategies.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate in small teams to support strategic consulting projects across diverse industries.
- Analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Create clear and compelling presentations for internal teams and clients.
- Build an understanding of the end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements.
- Partner with clients to share findings and determine effective implementation strategies.
- Participate in volunteer and team building experiences.
- Receive hands-on mentorship from an experienced management team.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or master’s student with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028.
- Strong aptitude for structured problem solving, analytical, and quantitative skills.
- Demonstrated record of leadership in a work setting or through extracurricular activities.
- Clear interest in the world of business.
- Experience using data analysis or querying tools, such as SQL, SAS, Excel, or Tableau, is an asset.
- Academic background in Business Administration, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $34 per hour
- Employment Type: Full-time
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