The Boston Consulting Group Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 2 weeks ago
The North America (NAMR) Client Team provides analytical support and thought partnership to BCG's leadership to make informed decisions around BCG's client portfolio, investments, and profitability. Specifically, the NAMR client team is tasked with supporting:
Increasing the ROI of our investments
Building and developing our MDPs/Prs Commercial Capability Skills
Enabling our CCOs (Client Coordinating Officers) with resources, tools, and best practices to help them be commercially successful
Driving and supporting NAMR's Proposal Excellence efforts
Facilitating the mix of the NAMR client portfolio and analyzing profitability
Capturing competitive intelligence and disseminating best practices
In addition to working closely with the NAMR Client Team Chair, we also partner with colleagues from other regions, the Global Client Team, and regional and office leadership. As a result, members of the team receive significant exposure to the overall business and develop networks and working relationships across the organization.
As a Client Team Senior Analyst, you will work collaboratively within the team and across the organization to support our local colleagues, regional leadership, and other stakeholders. This may include:
Skillfully manage the complete lifecycle of incoming investments, from initial capture to final approval. Ensure meticulous assignment to qualified team members, seamless progression through the syndication and approval stages, and thorough tracking of all investment requests. Analyze investment data and outcomes to support leadership
Interfacing with MDPs and leadership, aligning across geographies and Specialty Business Units (SBUs), while providing relevant client detail to make decisions
Participating in the creation and development of high quality, impactful analysis and providing input into global investment reports
Taking ownership of the investment back-end process by teaming with local finance and taking responsibility for data quality
Autonomously updating the NAMR Client Coordinating Officer (CCO) database and assisting in analyzing CCOships
Seeking process improvements in War Chest and CCO procedures
As needed, supporting both the NAMR Executive Director and Directors with Client Team initiatives (such as Proposal Center of Excellence, MDP Workshops/communications, updating Microsite, etc.)
Contributing to ad hoc special projects and regional analysis that are at the forefront of NAMR's commercial priorities
As business needs change, over time this position will work on a variety of interesting projects, providing the analyst with a wide range of professional growth opportunities.
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world.BST is the operational heart of our business and is invaluable to our success. Roles such as finance, human resources, risk, and IT, help propel BCG forward. BST employees support the core of the organization and provide outstanding value to the business. As a BST member, you will work with inspiring, talented, dedicated, and curious colleagues in an energizing, fast-paced environment in which people are treated with respect and help one another to succeed. Working at BCG provides you with the opportunity to grow through interesting and challenging work and to have an active voice in your personal career development.
Bachelor's degree; preferred in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or Math or BCG Experience
2-3 years of finance-related experience ideal
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Business Objects
Proactive individual who can take ownership of processes, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and consistently takes initiative
Applying strong analytical skills, judgement, attention to detail, and creativity to effectively solve problems
Performed successfully in a fast-paced, global, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment with people at all organizational level
An outstanding, confident communicator who engenders trust
Learning new topics and skills with a combination of intellectual curiosity, desire for professional growth, and receptiveness to feedback
Well organized, able to juggle multiple competing priorities
Proactive, creative, self-starter
Proactively identifying and raising any potential issues/conflicts as they arise
Enabling progress though communicating key findings, takeaways, and recommendations
Developing collaborative working relationships with business partners across teams, levels, and locations
You will work closely with the NAMR Client Team and Global Client Team. The NAMR Client Team is recognized for the exceptional investment and client service support we provide to our MDPs and client service teams. You'll partner closely with NAMR Client Team members and Global Client Team members. In addition, you'll collaborate with colleagues from across the organization, including Finance.
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