Associate Consultant

About the Associate Consultant Position 

Associate Consultants (ACs) play an important role at Bridgespan, working to provide nonprofit and philanthropy clients with powerful data, analysis, and strategies that allow them to increase their impact. ACs work as critical members of case teams creating analytic underpinnings that help identify solutions to clients’ greatest challenges in creating social change.

The Bridgespan Group invests deeply in the training and development of each Associate Consultant. While most of the training is on the job, ACs attend formalized training sessions throughout their career at Bridgespan, beginning with an extensive orientation program. As the AC progresses, there are training programs that focus on developing deeper consulting skills. Bridgespan ACs also participate in a 10-day off-site program with Bain & Company ACs from around the world. Bridgespan helps each Associate Consultant build the fundamentals of a successful career: cracking tough problems, communicating solutions with clients and teams, and collaborating with senior Consultants and Managers.

Responsibilities

Conduct qualitative research and analysis through interviews with client staff, client beneficiaries, domain experts, government officials, etc.

Execute quantitative research and analysis

Perform financial analysis, including forward-looking financial projections

Advance team’s work with own questions, perspectives, and insights

Generate creative, action-oriented insights and recommendations

Participate in joint problem-solving sessions with mid-level and senior-level clients

Prepare clear and compelling presentation materials

Present analysis and findings

Contribute to Bridgespan’s knowledge capture, creation and dissemination

Play an active role in building office culture and team building activities

Once fully onboarded, ACs follow our 50-50 staffing model, meaning they work on two projects at a time with different teams. ACs enter as generalists, and projects range considerably in topic and client profile, making it ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about exploring the full range of work we do. ACs will also have an opportunity to engage in research and writing projects so that leaders everywhere can benefit from the insights Bridgespan gleans in its work. Be prepared to work 50-55 hours per week, on average, with variation week to week in response to client needs. There is also minimal travel required - an average of 1-2 times a month depending on client work.

Associate Consultant Qualifications

Has 1-3 years of work experience, and strong academic performance during Graduation and/or Post Graduation

Has strong analytical skills and creativity in problem solving

Is proficient in verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in the English language

Has an inclusive and collaborative mindset

Has demonstrated passion and commitment to working in the social sector and on society’s most important challenges

Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and facilitate joint problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to assist in building our growing office 

Location and Remote Work Flexibility

The positions will be based in Mumbai and Delhi and will be filled by mid-2025. All Bridgespanners are expected to work from the Bridgespan office at least 3 days per week. This policy is designed to offer meaningful opportunities for in-person relationship building and mentorship, while also offering staff considerable flexibility.