(2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Management Advisory Analyst/Associate (Energy) at Charles River Associates in Toronto, ON, Canada

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver strategy consulting projects that address specific client needs in a specific industry;
• Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical programs;
• Contribute to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrating findings into broader project deliverables;
• Conduct telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders;
• Facilitate industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews;
• Investigate and analyze market rules, regulations, industry trends, or other documents;
• Assume responsibility for generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks and PowerPoint presentations) under supervision;
• Proactively develop your knowledge of an industry as well as consulting methodologies.
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Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academic performance;
• Experience with, or keen interest in, the sector of focus (energy, or other);
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Understanding of how to conduct secondary research, critically interpret data, and summarize key takeaways;
• Effective written communication and oral presentation skills;
• Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work;
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events;
• Periodic travel may be required.

Skills

Required

• Strong academic performance
• Curious and analytical thinking
• Understanding of secondary research
• Critical interpretation of data
• Summarizing key takeaways
• Effective written communication
• Oral presentation skills
• High level of initiative and leadership
• Attention to detail
• Interest in consulting

Benefits

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
• A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is CAD $92,500 – $97,500. Starting pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.
• CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.