General Consulting Analyst in London

As technology, digitalization, and generative AI reshape industries and business operations, organisations need to deliver on their business objectives, run their operations, and generate value for their customers, while being resilient and agile. Wavestone brings an independent, critical voice with an outstanding track record and profound technological expertise to support clients through their strategic transformations.

As a Consulting Analyst at Wavestone, you will typically support engagement teams and clients by conducting research, building deliverables, helping run workshops, gathering information and requirements, as well as working alongside client stakeholders to ensure a smooth running of projects.

You will work across multiple domains, including, but not limited to:

• Technology & Digital Strategy: Supporting clients in defining technology roadmaps, improving IT and digital capabilities, and delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
• Risk, Governance & Controls: Helping organisations understand and manage operational and technology risks, strengthen control environments, and embed effective governance practices.
• Data & Artificial Intelligence: Supporting clients in using data more effectively, developing analytics-driven insights, and adopting AI in a responsible, value-oriented way.
• Life Sciences: Working with pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organisations to improve decision-making, optimise operating models, and drive better patient and customer outcomes.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project leads and clients to solve business challenges.
• Support the execution of project workstreams and project management activities.
• Conduct research and data analysis to deliver insights and support client projects.
• Assist in preparation of presentations, reports, and client deliverables.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and market developments.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance consulting skills.
• Embody our values and act as a responsible ambassador of Wavestone.
• Contribute to various internal activities meaningfully to build your network and enhance Wavestone’s presence in the market.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree. We welcome recent graduates and people with less than 2 years of work experience who are motivated to build a career in consulting.
• Natural curiosity about how to solve business problems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and projects, and work independently when needed.
• Ability to foster relationships, build trust, and work collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel and PowerPoint (experience with data analysis tools is a plus).
• You need to be eligible to live and work in the UK at the point of joining. Wavestone does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits:

• £37,000 base salary, eligible for a fixed £2,000 bonus in your first year.
• Income protection insurance, 5% company pension, private health and dental cover, life insurance, company share scheme.
• Additional flexible benefits such as additional holidays, additional pension contributions, subsidised gym, subscriptions to wellbeing apps, Netflix, and retail vouchers.
• 25 days annual leave.

Travel and Location:

Employees are not required to work in a Wavestone office on a full-time basis but are required to commute to the office or client site when necessary. Wavestone UK office is in the heart of the city of London. Note: Mandatory 3 days per week in Wavestone office or client site during probation.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We have a strong global CSR agenda and an active Diversity & Inclusion committee with Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability Inclusion, Social Mobility and Anti-Racism networks. If you need flexibility, assistance, or an adjustment to our recruitment process due to a disability or impairment, please reach out to us to discuss this.