Associates

Location

Boston, MA | United States

Job description

Associates at IGS have earned an undergraduate degree and typically have some professional work experience. Associates are critical members of our case teams, providing analytic and research support. Associates deliver actionable insight and answers to our clients’ key questions by helping to design and conduct research, prepare analyses, and create client presentations.

Individuals interested in evaluating business strategies, assessing investment opportunities, and assuming a high level of responsibility will find the IGS associate role exciting and challenging. Members of the IGS team quickly gain in-depth knowledge of diverse markets by evaluating a broad range of industries for private equity firms and corporate clients.

IGS offers associates the opportunity for advancement within the firm and also helps associates shape their own professional development. Some associates opt to attend business school following their tenure with the company.

Associate Skill Development

IGS associates develop a strong set of fundamental business skills through their project work, 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
• Conduct professional and thorough interviews with high-level executives
• Locate and synthesize both qualitative and quantitative publicly-available information
• Develop proficiency in database and spreadsheet modeling
• Create client presentations, from storyboard to final deliverable

SOFT SKILLS

• Operate in a team-based working and learning environment
• Refine formal presentation skills through presentations in case team meetings and training events
• Manage and motivate teams of researchers
• Learn to work effectively under tight time frames and to stay focused under pressure
• Train and mentor new associates

Associate Professional Development

Upon joining the firm, associates 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 MENTORING

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

DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS

Associates 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.

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QUALIFICATIONS

IGS is looking for candidates who are intellectually curious, driven, and excited about working in a collaborative environment. IGS invites undergraduates with strong research and quantitative skills from any major to apply. In addition, 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
• Conducting primary and secondary research to better understand markets
• Creating complex analyses to answer client’s key questions
• Synthesizing quantitative and qualitative results to be presented to clients
• Assuming a high level of responsibility by managing primary research teams
• Working in a dynamic and collegial environment
• Working and living in Boston; IGS associates rarely travel.

Interested candidates can submit their resume and cover letter via email to:
Katie Hannigan, Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Investor Group Services
855 Boylston Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02116

[email protected]

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