Position: Associate Consultant - Experienced hire 26-27 )
Associate Consultant - Experienced hire 26-27 (London Office)
- Associate Consultant - Experienced hire 26-27 (London Office)
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Job Title:
Associate Consultant – Experienced Hire (Strategy) Location: London
Closing date for applications: 27th April 2026
Interview process & dates: - Initial Online Test:
Issued on a rolling basis - 1 st Round Case Interviews:
From 18th May 2026 - Final Round Case Interviews:
From 15th June 2026
UK Visa Sponsorship Provided:
YesAbout OC&COC&C Strategy Consultant sis a global strategy consulting firm, founded in 1987. We are continuing to expand rapidly etre seeking exceptional
Associate Consultants to join our growing London office. Our people are agile thinkers from diverse backgrounds, united by constant curiosity and a desire to work together to solve complex business problems. Each client challenge is unique, so instead of relying on generic solutions, we break down problems using rigorous, independent thinking until we find its root cause.
The Role The primary role of an Associate Consultant (Experienced hire) is to support the delivery of strategic advice to clients; lead and deliver on the analytic modules assigned which involves data gathering, analysis and interpret ing the results to deliver insight . Af ter gaining appropriate experience , you will be responsible for task management of more junior Associate Consultants. You will work in small, agile project teams, with the average assignment lasting 4-8 weeks and have the opportunity to gain experience across the range of client types and sectors we serve.About The Candidate EXPERIENCE REQUIREDWe are looking for candidates who meet one of the following profiles:
- 2-3 years of prior Strategy Associate Consultant experienceor
- 3-5 years of experience in atop tier corporate,banking, orM&A environment
You will bring:
- Strong experience in data gathering, financial analysis, market and competitor analysis,and evaluating acquisitions
- Comfort working extensively with Excel is key to success in this position,with confidence using complex functions to develop data insights, as well as awillingnessto learn newformulasto broaden analytical capability. Some base knowledge is expected, but you will be expected to rapidly upskill on the job
- Skilled in using PowerPoint to structure and present complex information to senior team members with precision and clarity.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Creative thinkers who have a desire to solve challenging problems and the ability to provide commercial insight
- Strong communicators who can efficiently create clear and concise written and graphical work for use in team settings
- Team players who will collaborate well with others within our tight-knit teams and demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others
- Motivated, resilient and hard-working individuals who are always keen to get to the best answers
- A strong academic record
About The Company WHAT MAKES OC&C DIFFERENT
- Our strategy and M&A focus – a lot of consulting is multi-month implementation projects, focused on cost or IT transformation; that’s not us. We provide advice to our clients on where to play and how to win, in our key sectors of Retail, Leisure & Hospitality;
Consumer Goods;
Technology & Media; B2B Products & Services; and Private Equity. We work with organisations of all sizes, from global blue chips and household names to smaller industry challengers. Due to the strategic nature of our work, we spend a lot more time collaborating in our London office - we don’t “live out of a suitcase” like some types of consulting. - Our people – at OC&C our people are at the heart of everything we do & we work hard to ensure we are a workplace that encourages everyone to flourish, irrespective of background. Diversity of thought is integral to the success of our business & our six diversity networks play a pivotal role in ensuring we are developing and nurturing everyone.
- Our culture – at OC&C we foster an entrepreneurial environment, and we all play a role in building the firm, through participation in various task teams to drive forward change. Because we work in small teams (~5-7 vs often 10+ at more implementation-focused firms) you will get more…