Associate Consultant | London

ADAPTOVATE is a fast-growing Management Consulting firm founded by three former BCG executives. Our mission is to empower organizations to adapt and innovate in response to evolving market conditions and sophisticated customer demands. We are proud to be recognized as a certified Great Place to Work, with a strong commitment to the growth, development, and wellbeing of our people. In partnership with Microsoft, we leverage leading-edge technologies to deliver the best solutions and lasting impact for our clients.

As Associate Consultant at ADAPTOVATE, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives for our diverse clients. This position emphasizes collaboration and innovation.

• Strategic Analysis & Advisory: Support market, industry, and organizational analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement. Contribute to data-driven recommendations that align with client objectives and long-term strategy.
• Business Process Improvement: Assist in diagnosing inefficiencies in business operations and help design streamlined processes. Contribute ideas that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.
• Transformation: Support organizational transformation initiatives by preparing materials, helping facilitate stakeholder discussions, and coordinating activities. Ensure smooth adoption of new practices and technologies.
• Project Delivery: Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and delivery of transformation projects. Track milestones, prepare documentation, and support timely, quality delivery of outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Help build strong relationships with client stakeholders by preparing communication materials and supporting meetings and workshops. Collaborate effectively with team leaders and partners to ensure alignment and sustainable impact.
• AI-Driven Business Solutions: Advise clients on the integration of AI into business strategies. Identify opportunities where AI can enhance decision-making, optimize operations, and drive innovation. Support implementation by assessing risks, managing ethical considerations, and ensuring AI adoption aligns with organizational goals.

What ADAPTOVATE is looking for:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in consulting or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure complex challenges and deliver clear recommendations.
• Proven experience in process improvement, operating model design, or digital transformation.
• Excellent project and program management capabilities, with a track record of delivering outcomes in complex environments.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, able to present insights clearly to senior executives.
• Experience in facilitating training sessions and workshops.
• Proficiency in client presentation development.
• Awareness of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation trends, with a practical understanding of how they impact industries and business models.
• Experience in assessing opportunities for AI adoption (e.g., operational efficiency, decision-making, customer experience).
• Ability to translate technical AI concepts into business implications and guide clients on adoption strategies.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in diverse environments and travel as needed.

What ADAPTOVATE offers:

• Full-time employment.
• Attractive compensation package, including performance-based annual bonus.
• Significant EVP budget that you can use to support your personal wellbeing, invest in growth and training opportunities, or visit our offices around the world - Singapore, Australia, US, Canada, or UK.
• Private medical insurance including dental plan.
• Insurance package including: life cover, group income protection, critical illness.
• A clearly outlined career path tailored to an individual's career aspirations and priorities.
• Hybrid work model. Currently, we meet in our London office a couple of times per month. However, we offer a comfortable working space if you prefer to work onsite.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Engaging position in a dynamic, professional, global, and diverse environment.

Why ADAPTOVATE?

• Dynamic startup-like environment where your contributions directly influence outcomes and drive meaningful change.
• Exceptional Glassdoor rating of 4.7 / 5.
• Motivation and engagement scores 10% higher than the industry standard.
• Utilization of leading HR tech to understand our team's strengths, matching motivation and engagement scores with Clifton Strengths assessments.
• Continuous improvement of offerings to cater to the evolving needs of our team members in the job market.
• Strong commitment to diversity with representation from over 20 nationalities and gender parity.
• Great Place to Work Certification in the USA, Canada, Singapore, and Australia.

Join us in shaping the future of management consulting. Apply now to become part of our innovative and growing team!

ADAPTOVATE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

ADAPTOVATE supports Pledge 1% and is proud to partner with wonderful organisations who value our contribution to corporate philanthropy.