Consultant

Job Description Job Description Description PRIVATE EQUITY CONSULTING Investor Group Services (IGS) invites candidates with an interest in private equity, due diligence, analyzing investment opportunities, and creating value for clients to apply for the Consultant role. This position will start in the Summer of 2024. IGS is a trusted advisor supporting investors and business leaders through transactions, growth and portfolio value creation initiatives. As a boutique advisory firm that works with private equity firms, strategic acquirers, and their portfolio companies, we help our clients assess investment opportunities across most major sectors by providing them with the data-driven insights and analysis they need to make investments in middle market companies and industries. WHAT WE DO: M&A Due Diligence, Portfolio Value Creation, Sell-side Industry Analysis. Buy-side commercial diligence on mission critical investment issues (addressable market, growth, competition, VoC) for PE & corporate acquisitions. Assisting portfolio company management in realizing value through accelerated organic growth, buy and build acquisition strategies and targeted quick strike value creation. Sell-side industry reports to assist owners, management, and their advisors/investment bankers in preparing a company for sale. Role Overview As a Consultant, you will be a part of a collegial and entrepreneurial environment. Our work is fast-paced and provides opportunities for rapid skill and knowledge development. Consultants quickly gain in-depth knowledge of diverse markets when evaluating a broad range of industries for private equity firms and corporate clients. In addition, consultants build and develop team and client management skills and are given a high level of responsibility for their projects and teams early in their tenure. While managing projects, Consultants supervise teams of associates in addition to designing, conducting, and analyzing research on our clients’ key questions, including: How large is the company’s market and at what rate is it growing? What drives growth in this market? How is the company positioned in the competitive landscape? How do customers rate the company relative to the competitors? How realistic are the new market opportunities? What factors drive the company’s ability to generate profits? How might the company accelerate growth and/or improve profitability? Individuals interested in partnering with clients to evaluate business strategies and assess investment opportunities will find the IGS consultant role exciting and challenging. IGS offers consultants the opportunity for advancement within the firm and helps consultants shape their own professional development. IGS consultants who demonstrate strong client and team management skills may be promoted to the management team, have the opportunity to own equity in the firm, and participate in the growth and development of the firm, in addition to developing their own client relationships. Job Responsibilities Consultant candidates should have exceptional project management, research, and analytical experience. Candidates should be interested in: Assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients Gaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industries Synthesizing research and analysis to deliver answers to clients key questions Building business development and client management skills Assuming a high level of responsibility on client teams as well as within firm Working in a dynamic and collegial environment Working and living in Boston; IGS consultants rarely travel Bachelor’s degree required and MBA Degree preferred. What We Expect of You: Consultants at IGS begin their careers as project leaders and have the opportunity for rapid advancement. They are asked to: Validate investment theses and assess market risks across a broad range of industries. Work directly with middle market private equity, M&A and corporate clients. Lead case teams of 1-4 associates. Analyze, synthesize, and present complex data, such as market sizing and share, and competitive landscape dynamics. Design and conduct company and market-specific informational interviews. What Defines a Successful Candidate: Our consultants join us from a variety of backgrounds. While there is no one path to becoming a consultant at IGS, our team shares a common set of capabilities: Demonstrated analytic skills including the ability to synthesize data from qualitative and quantitative sources. Creativity and hypothesis driven thinking to identify the best research and data to answer clients’ questions. Ability to quickly assume a high level of responsibility as a project manager in small case teams and within the firm. Ability to work directly with senior management and private equity clients. Comfort with working in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment. Specific experience in consulting, private equity or market assessment is beneficial but not required Consultant Development SKILL DEVELOPMENT IGS consultants enhance a strong set of business skills through their project work and client interactions, including the following: HARD SKILLS Design and execute complex quantitative analysis, including market size and share analyses, through the interpretation of primary and secondary research Develop proprietary interview guides and presentations to effectively address clients’ key issues Analyze margin and cost information and evaluate relative profitability Create client presentations, from storyboard to final deliverable SOFT SKILLS Operate in a team-based working and learning environment Refine formal presentation skills through client presentations Manage and motivate teams of associates Learn to work effectively under tight time frames and to stay focused under pressure PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Upon joining the firm, consultants participate in a hands-on orientation program. More seasoned members of the firm provide an overview of the case process from start to finish, including designing and conducting research, data analysis, presentation development, and managing teams. ONGOING TRAINING In addition to “on-the-job” training, the firm delivers training sessions throughout the year, led by members of the management team and more experienced team members. Topics cover skill development areas including market modeling and more complex analyses, writing client proposals, drafting presentations, developing associate talent, and refining presentation style. DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS Consultants receive frequent, informal feedback on their progress and development. These assessments provide coaching and actionable suggestions for improvement for an individual’s skill and career development. In addition, consultants receive upward feedback from associates which provides guidance on an individual’s team and project management skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr