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Boston Consulting Group
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Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners withleaders in business and society to tackle their most importantchallenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was thepioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, wehelp clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change,enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, anddriving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blenddigital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bringdeep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectivesto spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edgemanagement consulting along with technology and design, corporateand digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquelycollaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels ofthe client organization, generating results that allow our clientsto thrive. What You'll Do As a Summer Associate at BCG, you'll playa pivotal role in collaborative teams, identifying, developing, andimplementing solutions for client challenges. Over the eight-weeksummer programme, you’ll embark on a journey of exploration andinnovation, pushing the boundaries to drive impactful change.Collaborate in cross-functional teams to address client challengesAnalyze data, formulate hypotheses, and develop actionablerecommendations * Communicate effectively with stakeholders,presenting results and driving implementation * Drive independentworkstreams, contributing to overall project success We arecommitted to your growth. As a Summer Associate, you'll receivetraining, coaching, and mentorship to further develop your skillsand expertise. At BCG you'll have the opportunity to explore newhorizons and expand your potential. What You'll Bring * Penultimateyear of Bachelors, Masters, or Advanced Degree (please note you arenoteligible if you are due to graduate this year but plan totake on additional study) * Strong analytical skills forquantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail* Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informeddecisions, and develop innovative solutions * Comfortable workingin dynamic environments with different projects for you to work on* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English andlocal office language(s) * Ability to work collaboratively indiverse teams and adapt to changing environments Additional infoPlease note that you can only interview for one consulting role atBCG at a time. London will communicate decisions in early February.If you are invited to interview for another role before this dateand choose to accept, then your application for the London SummerAssociate role will be withdrawn.    A cover letter isnot required for this position.   *The application deadlinefor this role is 23:59 on Saturday 25th January. *  Join Us:Ready to take the next step in your consulting career?Apply now to become a Summer Associate at BCG and join a vibrantcommunity of forward-thinkers and change-makers. Be part of a teamthat flourishes with challenge and collaboration, where your ideasare valued and your potential is limitless. Together, let's createsolutions and make a lasting impact on businesses and society.Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity / expression, national origin,disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected under national, provincial, or local law, whereapplicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered ina manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is anE - Verify Employer. (Click here)(https://www.bcg.com/en-us/topic/everify.aspx) for moreinformation on E-Verify. #LI-DNI

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