Roland Berger is the only leading global strategy consultancy of European origin. The firm combines deep industry expertise with broad experience across core management functions and transformation programs. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Munich, Roland Berger supports companies worldwide in shaping and executing complex transformations – from strategic repositioning and performance improvement to the development and application of data-driven, AI-enabled solutions. Roland Berger operates in more than 50 offices in all major markets and lives its corporate values of entrepreneurship, excellence, and empathy every day. The 3,500 employees offer a unique combination of an analytical approach and an empathic attitude. As a global company, Roland Berger is committed to diversity and regards diverse teams as a success factor. In 2025, Roland Berger generated revenues of over EUR 1 billion.
Job DescriptionAs a Senior Consultant / Project Manager at Roland Berger you will:
- Lead delivery of work in discrete modules of larger projects, or team leadership on smaller projects in fast paced and demanding environments
- Work day to day with client stakeholders at all levels
- Coach and develop consultants in your project teams
- Lead stakeholder engagement e.g. interviews, group dialogue
- Problem structuring, analysis, and synthesis of insights
- Undertake market, customer & competitive analysis
- Undertake company financial and operational analysis
- Prepare and deliver robust financial models as required
- Effective and impactful communication in delivery of content in both written and verbal form
- Contribute to client relationship management and business development
We are looking for candidates with the following criteria:
- You must have 6-8 years of work experience in strategy consulting or 6 to 10 years of relevant industry experience ideally in Investor Support (Commercial Due Diligence).
- You must be able to evidence proven transaction delivery experience in buy side and sell side services, including commercial due diligence and operational due diligence.
- Experience in value creation (both top line growth and bottom-line performance improvement) will be valued.
- Experience working with Financial Sponsor clients (e.g. Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure Funds, etc).
- You have experience managing others and delegating work to more junior team members.
- You combine analytical thinking with the use of digital tools, are enthusiastic about utilizing. innovative, AI-based solutions, and possess the ability to effectively apply new technologies and data skills to complex issues.
- Outstanding graduate or postgraduate academic credentials from a leading academic institution.
- Possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluent English language communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven analytical, financial modelling, commercial, creative, and narrative skills.
- An appreciation of the consulting lifestyle and willingness to travel is a pre-requisite.
If you are a passionate team player, you will be a perfect fit for us.
Skills Required
- 6-8 years of experience in strategy consulting or 6-10 years of relevant industry experience
- Transaction delivery experience in buy-side and sell-side services, including commercial and operational due diligence
- Experience working with financial sponsor clients such as private equity, private credit, or infrastructure funds
- Experience managing others and delegating work to junior team members
- Ability to use digital tools, AI-based solutions, and data skills to address complex issues
- Outstanding graduate or postgraduate academic credentials from a leading academic institution
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent written and verbal English communication skills
- Analytical, financial modeling, commercial, creative, and narrative skills
- Willingness to travel
- Experience in value creation, including top-line growth and bottom-line performance improvement
Roland Berger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roland Berger and has not been reviewed or approved by Roland Berger.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive with other strategy firms, and in some locations approaches top‑tier levels. Compensation is often highlighted as a relative strength within broader assessments.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Offerings include generous PTO, paid holidays, and formal sabbaticals to support personal goals. Parental leave and periodic office closures in some markets further expand time‑off access.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness stipends and gym or sports reimbursements are complemented by perks like a company phone, car allowance, social outings, and distinctive office environments. International project allowances and mobility opportunities add lifestyle value.
Roland Berger Insights
What We Do
Roland Berger is the only strategy consultancy of European origin with a strong international presence. As an independent firm owned exclusively by our partners, we have more than 50 offices with a presence in all major markets. Our 3,500 employees are characterized by a unique combination of analytical thinking and an empathetic mindset. Driven by our values of entrepreneurial spirit, excellence, and empathy, we are convinced that business and society need a new, sustainable paradigm that focuses on the whole value-creation cycle. By working in interdisciplinary teams across all relevant sectors and business functions, Roland Berger offers the best expertise worldwide for successfully overcoming the profound challenges of our age now and in the future
