Associate Consultant, Strategy

Overview

At Stout, we re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence. Our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values:
Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Stout s Strategy Group is a leader in evidence-based strategic advisory, fueling our clients  decisions with unparalleled insight and incisive advice for rapidly evolving markets.

Our versatile methodology combines the precision of a world-class research firm with the agility of a highly specialized consultancy, framed to disrupt, challenge mindsets, and activate data for game-changing outcomes for our clients.

Associate Consultants are integral to Stout s success as a firm. As an Associate Consultant in Strategy, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing the data that will enable the strong delivery of work to our exclusive list of clients in industrials and professional services. More specifically, you will:

• 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 work streams, 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

This role differs from our Associate Consultant - Healthcare Strategy role in its focus. Associate Consultants in Strategy will be staffed full-time on industrials and professional services client engagements.

Stout is comprised of an intellectually curious, eclectic, and motivated team of peers, resulting in a vibrant office environment that is fast-paced, collaborative, and entertaining. Our team is fanatical about client service and personal accountability. We value individual contribution, creativity, teamwork, and humor. Additional qualifications include:

• BA or BS required in fields such as Economics, Business, Agribusiness, Finance, Data Science, or Engineering, with a graduation date 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

• Embrace high levels of responsibility and take initiative to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate effectively with team members and clients while building strong relationships.

• Demonstrate analytical rigor and attention to detail in all aspects of the role.

• Exhibit a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset, contributing to both personal and organizational growth.

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