VIE New York - Strategy Consultant

Sia

Posted 2 days ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

The Strategy Consultant will lead complex research projects, analyze data, and develop actionable strategic recommendations for clients. They will also manage multiple workstreams, create high-quality presentation materials, and interact directly with clients to facilitate meetings.

We're looking for recent graduates from top-tier engineering or business schools for a Strategy Consultant role. Ideal candidates will have initial experience in a strategy consulting firm, ideally an MBB firm, and a strong interest in data and AI-related topics. Strong analytical skills, curiosity, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential for success in this position.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Strategy Consulting

Data Analysis

AI

Research

Project Management

Financial Modeling

Storyboarding

Client Management

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Business Strategy

Market Research

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job Description

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by AI enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. 

Job Description

Kaiser Associates, part of Sia, is a global growth consulting firm that transforms original insight into strategy for ambitious organizations around the world. 

For more than 40 years, our “industry insider” approach to bespoke research has supported clients in a focused group of specialized markets and disciplines.  Armed with this intelligence that is simply unavailable elsewhere, our analysts can craft practical, agile, and actionable strategies that allow clients to make some really bold decisions.  With great confidence. 

With a strong focus on strategy, we offer our consultants development opportunities, accessible senior leadership, and minimal travel. We offer the opportunity to work in a variety of our practices: Consumer & Retail, Financial Services & Payments, Healthcare, Industrials, Private Equity and M&A, and TMT. 

The Position

As a Strategy Consultant, you will support client engagements by leading research and fact-gathering efforts, analyzing and synthesizing insights, and developing high-quality client deliverables. You will work as a generalist across practices and contribute to projects that vary in industry, scope, duration, and location. 

In this role, you will: 

  • Lead complex projects from start to finish, including those covering multiple markets or nuanced strategic issues, 

  • Manage multiple engagements simultaneously when required, 

  • Own complex workstreams independently and lead lower-complexity projects end-to-end, 

  • Design robust research plans based on key statements of work to address core client questions, 

  • Build clear, actionable frameworks and models that support strategic recommendations, 

  • Apply qualitative and quantitative analysis with a high degree of autonomy, 

  • Develop compelling, well-structured storyboards and presentation materials that clearly support the client narrative, 

  • Interact directly with clients throughout engagements, including facilitating and leading parts of client meetings, 

  • Present conclusions and recommendations through clear, creative, and impactful deliverables, 

  • Collaborate with and learn from a highly supportive team of peers and senior leaders. 

Qualifications

You are a graduate of a top-tier engineering or business school, with initial experience (final-year internship or first full-time role) in a strategy consulting firm, ideally within an MBB firm.  

You are able to quickly build expertise in new subject areas and demonstrate a strong interest and first expertise in data and AI-related topics. 

You are a team player with an open mind, strong curiosity, and solid analytical skills. You are eager to join a motivating professional environment where you will share our core values of excellence, entrepreneurship, innovation, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and work-life balance. 

Fluency in French and in English are required (having recently taken the TOEFL or the IELTS is a plus).

Additional Information

Please submit your resume and cover letter in English

Before applying, please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for a VIE contract, as defined by Business France

  • You must be between 18 and 28 years old at the time of registration, 

  • Your assignment must begin no later than your 29th birthday, 

  • You must be a French, European Economic Area, or Monegasque national, 

  • You must be in compliance with your national service obligations, 

  • You must enjoy full civil rights and have no criminal record. 

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. 

Sia

Sia is an next-generation global consulting group in strategy, artificial intelligence and management. Founded in 1999, we were born digtal. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. Our 3,000 consultants in 19 countries share a strong belief: optimism is force multiplier and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. AI and data science is the powerhouse of Sia, augmenting consulting services and accelerating productivity. With 450 Data Strategists and Experts, 12 R&D Labs, and advanced GenAI Assistants, Sia is positioned as a leader in AI adoption.

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