Consulting Associate – Innosight Strategy & Innovation

Innosight is a global strategy consulting firm focused on helping leading organizations design and create the future. We work with them develop growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, and accelerate new growth initiatives. As a member of the Innosight team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with leaders at Global 1000 companies to tackle some of the most interesting challenges in business.  
• We are the leading practitioners of disruptive innovation, building on the work of our co-founder, Harvard Business School professor Clay Christensen.
• Because we focus on growth strategy and innovation, we bring unique expertise and authority to the challenges our clients face: Where is our next big opportunity, and what is our strategy to get there? How do we build an organization that is innovative and future focused? How do we disrupt ourselves before others do?
• Our values – including humility, collaboration, transparency, and intellectual curiosity – guide our work with clients, with each other, and our commitment to enabling innovation in organizations.
• Our work environment emphasizes the exchange of ideas, continuous learning, and collaboration. And our smaller team structure offers exposure to senior-level executives early in your consulting career.

We are seeking an Associate to join our consulting team. This role is central to addressing client needs and driving team progress, with ample opportunities for impact and growth.

The Associate’s responsibilities and impact will include:  

• Fostering team collaboration: Enhancing team dynamics, fostering a supportive work environment, sharing knowledge and expertise to strengthen team capabilities, and contributing to collective success. 

• Driving client impact: Taking full ownership of workstreams and deliverables to ensure meaningful contributions to client challenges and outcomes. 

• Delivering polished results: Preparing high-quality, client-ready deliverables, including clear analyses, compelling presentations, and actionable insights. 

• Leveraging innovation tools and techniques: Applying Innosight IP and emerging technologies, including generative AI, to inform and enhance recommendations. 

Specific Responsibilities:  

• Collaborate with engagement teams to develop and refine strategic client recommendations. 

• Leading and managing one or more workstreams, including structuring problems, planning analyses, and delivering results. 

• Breaking down complex problems, prioritizing key analyses, and managing timelines to drive impact. 

• Creating polished deliverables such as presentations and reports to effectively communicate findings and recommendations. 

• Actively contributing to brainstorming and problem-solving sessions. 

• Presenting confidently to clients, clearly articulating insights and recommendations. 

• Conducting primary and secondary research to gather, analyze, and synthesize data, identifying key implications for clients. 

• Supporting internal initiatives and business development efforts, contributing to the growth and success of Innosight. 

Qualifications  

• Consulting Experience: 2–3 years of management consulting experience required, preferably in strategy (e.g., growth strategy, market entry, M&A, corporate strategy and transformation, or business model innovation).

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) is required.

• Exceptional ability to structure and solve ambiguous problems using data-driven approaches. Proficiency in translating complex information into actionable insights. 

• Familiarity with generative AI concepts and tools, with an ability to understand their business applications. Experience leveraging generative AI to enhance problem-solving, analysis, or client solutions is a strong plus. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on creating compelling PowerPoint presentations and robust Excel analyses. 

• A proactive, self-motivated approach to work, thriving in both structured and unstructured team environments. 

• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed (up to 80%)

• Living location can be anywhere within the contiguous 48 states and near a major airport.  

The estimated base salary range for this job is $120,000 - $170,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $144,000 - $204,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

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Posting CategoryGeneralist

Opportunity TypeRegular

CountryUnited States of America