SSA & Company - Associate Director, Management Consulting

Associate Director

Associate Directors can expect to design and lead major work streams through rigorous analysis and research-based thinking to solve complex client issues, both strategic and tactical in nature. True to our heritage of creating executable strategies, our Associate Directors also play a key role leading client executives through the process of translating ideas and solutions into tangible business results. As part of SSA’s commitment to delivering real, measurable impact, we actively leverage AI and advanced analytics to accelerate insight, improve execution, and drive innovation across industries.  We also rely on Ai to improve our “ways of working” to go faster and further.

We’re looking for individuals who are not only strong problem-solvers but are critical thinkers and are intellectually curious about emerging technologies and how they can be applied to transform businesses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with engagement leaders to design and lead execution of advanced quantitative and qualitative engagement analyses across operational, strategic, and economic dimensions.
• Lead teams through the engagement process and become a senior expert in how our client’s business and operating model work
• Leveraging SSA techniques and methodologies
• Develop managerial hypotheses, as well as quantitative and qualitative tests to prove or disprove them solving complex client challenges
• Lead synthesis of analysis, research, and observations into unique, high-value insights that lead to actionable recommendations for clients
• Engage with and embrace emerging technologies, including AI and advanced analytics, and bring those innovations into client work where applicable.
• Lead development of models and projections to estimate the financial impact of ideas on client’s business.
• Develop high-quality PowerPoint communications designed for a multitude of audiences, ranging from line-managers to CEOs and Board Members to communicate findings, recommendations, strategies, and plans.
• Become the day-to-day face of the firm through building deep, effective working relationships with a wide array of clients in different industries. Associate Directors service as primary points of contact for client on engagements.
• Secondary development opportunities include working on internal IP development (e.g., new frameworks, analytical models, etc.), conducting industry research and analysis, supporting business development efforts, and other internal projects.

Requirements:

• 4-8 years of prior business experience required, prior consulting experience in a top management consulting firm, corporate strategy role, or investment banking/PE role strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to execute rigorous, analytically-intensive work, including demonstrated mastery of Excel or similar. Knowledge advanced data analysis, visualization, and statistical tools a plus, but not required. 
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to explore and apply emerging tools—including AI and machine learning—are highly valued.
• Demonstrated track record of working a in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team where success depends on the contributions of each individual.
• Exceptional resilience and critical thinking, enabling you to manage pressure, adapt to change, and solve complex problems with sound judgment.
• High degree of comfort performing in an ambiguous, fast-paced, but highly rewarding and stimulating environment with unique exposure to global executives.
• Superb communications (written and oral) and interpersonal skills required
• High degree of comfort playing a general role and gaining exposure to new industries and business models frequently.
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