Strategy Consultant - Business Advisory

Key Responsibilities
Strategy Development and Execution:

• Support the development of corporate, business unit and functional strategies for clients across sectors.
• Contribute to end-to-end strategy assignments, including diagnosis, strategic options development, execution planning and performance tracking.
• Support the design of implementation roadmaps, strategic initiatives, KPIs, governance structures and execution monitoring frameworks.
• Assist in translating strategic priorities into practical action plans, workstreams, timelines and accountability structures.
• Support the review of clients' operating models, market positioning, growth opportunities and performance improvement needs.

Research, Analysis and Insight Development:

• Conduct industry, market, competitor, customer and regulatory research to support client strategy assignments.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, gaps, risks, opportunities and strategic implications.
• Apply relevant strategy tools such as SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, value chain analysis, business model analysis and benchmarking, while going beyond textbook use of frameworks.
• Analyse financial, operational and commercial performance data to support strategic recommendations.
• Develop clear insights, not just information summaries.

Client Engagement and Workshop Support:

• Support stakeholder interviews, surveys, focus groups and strategic planning workshops.
• Prepare interview guides, workshop materials, presentation decks and session outputs.
• Document client discussions accurately and convert findings into useful strategic insights.
• Support client meetings and presentations under the guidance of senior team members.

Project Delivery and Documentation:

• Support consulting engagements from initiation to close-out, including project planning, documentation, workplans and status reporting.
• Monitor assigned workstream timelines, deliverables and follow-up actions.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentation decks, meeting notes and implementation documents.
• Coordinate project logistics and maintain organised project files, data and evidence.

Business Development and Practice Support:

• Support proposal writing, expressions of interest, capability statements and bid preparation.
• Conduct research on prospective clients, sectors and business opportunities.
• Contribute to thought pieces, market insights and service offering development for the Strategy unit
• Support the development of reusable tools, templates and knowledge assets for strategy engagements.

Digital Transformation and AI-Enabled Work:

• Demonstrate awareness of how digital transformation, data, automation and AI are reshaping business strategy and operating models.
• Use approved AI and digital productivity tools responsibly to support research, analysis, synthesis, document drafting and client problem-solving.
• Support strategy assignments that involve digital transformation, process improvement, automation, customer experience or technology-enabled operating models.

Requirements
Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Statistics, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification in Business, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Management, Public Policy or a related field will be an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience is preferred in strategy consulting, management consulting, business advisory, corporate strategy, transformation, performance improvement or a related role.
• Must have supported strategy development and execution assignments from diagnosis through to implementation planning.
• Experience working in a consulting firm, Big 4 advisory practice, reputable strategy boutique, corporate strategy function or transformation office is strongly preferred.
• Experience with top-tier consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, Bain or similar strategy-led environments will be an added advantage.
• Experience across sectors such as financial services, public sector, energy, power, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure or development institutions will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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