Business Analyst - Accelerated Consulting Programme

The Business Intelligence Centre (BIC) drives the firm's business development. You will join the team that works closely with our consulting staff to generate lead opportunities, manage opportunity pipelines, provide company and industry research, conduct business analysis, and provide proposal support. As such, your work will be highly visible - and give you a window into the work we do and how we solve critical business challenges., The program serves as a springboard to consulting at AlixPartners. During the program, you learn by doing. The Business Analyst Accelerated Consulting Programme offers a dynamic learning environment designed to equip you with a core consulting skill base. The 15-24 month programme provides exposure across AlixPartners' industries and communities. The role involves supporting the firm's business development initiatives, identifying potential opportunities and developing intellectual capital. Initially, you will support client-facing teams with industry research and company analysis. Once you gain a firm foundation in the basics, your role progresses from supporting to being a member of engagement teams deployed to solve our clients' most critical issues. The programme invests in developing your core consulting skillset (incl. digital languages) through formal training and on the job learning. Your business acumen and understanding are further built through industry rotations. The
Business Analyst Accelerated Consulting Programme offers a platform to kickstart your consulting career, with successful analysts making a transfer into our senior consulting teams focused on the business areas of Performance & Technology or Transactions.

• Master's degree is required in finance, management, business administration, business analytics, mathematics, engineering, statistics, economics or computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Clear and concise communication skills and able to interact with team members at varying levels


• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with a basic understanding of accounting and financial concepts


• Proactive, entrepreneurial and self-motivated. Curious to learn about various industries and types of consulting engagements


• Team player and dependable


• Effective organizational skills with high attention to detail; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while handling multiple concurrent projects


• Strong grounding across MS Office Suite - in particular Excel and PowerPoint - is essential


• Additional desirable experiences include: proficiency in advanced data analysis languages and software (e.g. Python, SQL, R, Alteryx), especially if used in a business context; as well as familiarity with common financial information platforms


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English


• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.


• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment


• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
  
  At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.