Consultant

Department: Consulting

Location: Boston, MA

Compensation: $185,000 / year

Description

CONSULTANT

Private Equity Consulting

JOB DETAILS

Investor Group Services (IGS) invites MBAs with an interest in private equity, due diligence, analyzing investment opportunities, and creating value for clients to apply for the Consultant role.

Consultant (Full-Time)

• Start Date: Current or Fall 2026 (flexible)
• Eligibility: MBA 2nd Years graduating in 2026 or recent graduates.
• Practice Areas: M&A Commercial Due Diligence, Pricing Strategy or Go-to-Market Strategy
• Work Location: Boston, MA or New York, NY (Hybrid)

ABOUT IGS

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.

IGS supports clients through: M&A Due Diligence, Sell-side Industry Analysis, Growth Strategy, GTM Strategy & Pricing Strategy.

• Buy-side commercial diligence on mission critical investment issues (addressable market, growth, competition, VoC) for PE & corporate acquisitions.
• Sell-side industry reports to assist owners, management, and their advisors/investment bankers in preparing a company for sale.
• Assisting portfolio company management in realizing value through accelerated organic growth, buy and build acquisition strategies and targeted quick strike value creation.
• Advising clients on market entry, sales and marketing alignment, channel strategy, and customer segmentation to enhance market penetration and revenue growth.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree and MBA degree required.

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
• 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?
  • What opportunities exist to drive growth and profitability through pricing strategy?
  • What unique value does the company have or need to build to move up market?
  • How is the company perceived relative to key competitors? What opportunities exist?
• Working in a dynamic and collegial environment
• Working and living in Boston; IGS consultants rarely travel

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 size and share, and competitive landscape dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights.
• Strong project management skills and experience leading small teams.
• Comfort with ambiguity and tight timelines; ability to lead multiple workstreams in parallel.
• Client-ready communication skills, including executive presentation development and delivery
• 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.
• Intellectual curiosity 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

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.

CONSULTANT 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

Benefits

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, and Excel and PowerPoint training.

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, software tools tips and tricks, research strategies, and presentation skills.

Peer Mentorship Program

IGS pairs new Consultants with a peer mentor from the previous year’s Consultant class to provide practical, real-time guidance and training.

Development Assessments

Consultants Associates receive frequent, informal feedback on their progress and development. These assessments provide coaching and actionable suggestions for the improvement of an individual’s skill and career development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• Collaborative, collegial work environment in the heart of Boston
• And more!

Additional Information

IGS sponsors employees for H-1B visas but requires STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training) work authorization.