Associate Consultant, Strategy

Stout is a leader in evidence-based strategic advisory, and they are seeking Associate Consultants to join their Strategy Group. The role involves collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data to support client engagements primarily in industrials and professional services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original primary research through interviews and data gathering with experts in sectors such as accounting, finance, private equity, agriculture, energy, and heavy machinery
• Synthesize insights into actionable recommendations, analyzing qualitative and quantitative findings to support client strategy
• Support M&A processes (primarily for PE clientele), including buy-side and sell-side commercial diligences
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to translate expert perspectives into high-quality deliverables
• Support the development of and/or validation of financial, commercial, and strategic assumptions for both corporate and financial buyers
• Support the execution of typical M&A diligence workstreams, such as generating market sizing and forecasting models, conducting customer surveys, performing competitive analysis, etc
• Positively contribute to the dynamic, high-achieving atmosphere of the firm

Skills

• BA or BS required in fields such as Economics, Business, Agribusiness, Finance, Data Science, or Engineering, with a graduation date of May 2026 and a clear track record of academic excellence (minimum 3.5 GPA); Advanced degree welcomed but not required
• Prior experience (including internship experience) in research, consulting, corporate development, private equity, or similar experience preferred
• Aptitude for networking and executive-level interviewing
• Well-honed business acumen and analytical skills
• Strong communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills
• Work ethic, dedicated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
• Time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with data visualization tools a plus, including modeling and statistical data analysis
• Foreign language capabilities are a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Wellness options
• Flexible work schedules
• Discretionary time off policy
• Ongoing training
• Mentorship
• Employee resource groups
• Clear performance feedback

Company Overview

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