Associate Consultant - Strategy

Position: Associate Consultant 2026-27 - Strategy )
Associate Consultant 2026-27 – Strategy (London Office) Location: London Starting Salary: £52,000 + signing bonus + annual performance bonus Available start dates: September 2026, January 2027, March 2027 (Allocated post-offer) UK Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes OC&C is a global strategy consulting firm, founded in 1987 in London. We are continuing to expand rapidly and are looking for the most talented graduates to join our growing cohorts in the London office. Our people are agile thinkers from a variety of backgrounds, united by constant curiosity and a desire to work together to solve problems. Each client challenge is unique, so instead of relying on generic solutions, we break down a problem using our philosophy of ‘uncommon sense’ until we find its root. Our Associate Consultants will experience a variety of projects and sectors, typically working on ten projects a year to enable a rapid learning curve. Each project will be different, and you will be required to deploy a variety of skills to support the project team to develop the right client answer. We support you with unparalleled global training opportunities, as well as on-the-job coaching from our Partners and senior team.What

Makes Us Different

• Our strategy and M&A focus – provide advice on where to play and how to win in key sectors, working with organisations of all sizes. We spend more time in the London office and do not rely on long multi-month implementations.
• Our people – diversity of thought is integral; six diversity networks support inclusion and development.
• Our culture – entrepreneurial environment, small teams (~5-7). We offer mechanisms to make the job sustainable, including an unpaid leave scheme and wellness subsidies.
• Our values – commitment to positive change, pro-bono work, ESG focus, ethics, and B Corp status.
• Our global opportunities – cross-office teams and opportunities to work abroad for 4-6 months or longer transfers.

About The Candidate WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Creative thinkers who have a desire to solve challenging problems
• Logical, numerate people who can analyse qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong communicators who can present clearly and write well
• Team players who will support tight-knit teams
• Desire to learn about business, with no requirement for specific business experience
• Motivated, resilient and hard-working individuals eager to find the best answers
• A strong academic record

How To ApplyOC&C is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. We ask that candidates remove name and contact information from their CV before submitting. OC&C is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and will consider reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process. Please ensure correspondence from OC&C is allowed through your email provider’s safe sender list.THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• CV Submission – remove name & contact details. (No cover letter required)
• Online Test – Part 1: 30-minute numerical & logical reasoning;
  Part 2: one-way video assessment
• 1st Round Interviews - 2 x 30-minute virtual case study interviews
• 2nd Round Interviews - 2 x 45-minute in-person case study interviews
• Job Offer

Final date to receive applications: 23:59 on Sunday 2nd November 2025 You will not be able to submit applications for both the Strategy and Analytics Associate Consultant roles for the London office. If you wish to amend your application to be considered for the alternative role later, contact the Recruitment Team. About The Company:

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