Associate Consultant

About the Role

The Associate Consultant is an early-career strategy and business consulting professional responsible for helping partners identify, evaluate, and execute business growth opportunities through structured problem solving, business analysis, market assessment, and strategic recommendation development. Associate Consultants participate as core members of consulting engagement teams and are expected to independently perform research, analyze data, develop business insights, formulate recommendations, and contribute to client-facing deliverables. Working under the mentorship of Consultants and Lead Consultants, Associate Consultants own defined workstreams, synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations, and support executive-level discussions with partners. This role is designed for high-potential professionals who demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, intellectual curiosity, business acumen, communication skills, and the ability to solve complex business challenges. The position requires the exercise of professional judgment, discretion, and independent thinking in the development and delivery of consulting engagements.

What You'll Do

Business Analysis and Strategic Problem Solving (35%)

• Analyze partner business models, organizational capabilities, growth initiatives, and go-to-market strategies.
• Evaluate marketplace trends, competitive positioning, technology adoption, and emerging business opportunities.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify performance gaps, growth opportunities, operational challenges, and strategic alternatives.
• Develop hypotheses and recommendations to address complex business issues.
• Interpret business data and translate findings into meaningful insights and action plans.
• Apply structured consulting methodologies to assess partner maturity, readiness, and business performance.

Consulting Engagement Delivery (25%)

• Own and execute specific workstreams within Practice Accelerator engagements.
• Lead portions of partner discovery, assessment, and planning activities.
• Facilitate working sessions and contribute to strategy workshops.
• Develop strategic recommendations that support partner growth, business transformation, and technology adoption initiatives.
• Collaborate with consultants and subject matter experts to develop comprehensive partner roadmaps and business improvement plans.
• Ensure timely completion of engagement deliverables while maintaining consulting quality standards.

Research and Insight Development (20%)

• Conduct market, competitive, technology, industry, and ecosystem research.
• Evaluate emerging trends across artificial intelligence, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, automation, and digital transformation.
• Develop original insights and recommendations based upon research findings.
• Synthesize large amounts of information into concise business conclusions.
• Support creation of intellectual property, frameworks, methodologies, and consulting assets that improve engagement effectiveness.

Executive Communications and Strategic Recommendations (10%)

• Develop executive-level presentations, assessments, business cases, and engagement deliverables.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and partner leadership teams.
• Translate technical, operational, and business information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Support executive briefings, stakeholder communications, and strategic planning discussions.

Practice Development and Professional Expertise (10%)

• Contribute to Practice Accelerator service development and consulting methodologies.
• Develop expertise within designated solution areas, industries, or business disciplines.
• Support creation of thought leadership content, industry analyses, and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to strengthen consulting, facilitation, analytical, and business skills.

Decision-Making Authority and Independent Judgment The Associate Consultant regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion regarding matters of significance, including:

• Evaluating business challenges and determining appropriate analytical approaches.
• Assessing business opportunities, market dynamics, and strategic alternatives.
• Developing recommendations based on research, data analysis, and engagement findings.
• Prioritizing workstream activities and managing competing project requirements.
• Interpreting complex information and synthesizing findings into business recommendations.
• Advising consulting team members regarding observations, conclusions, risks, and opportunities identified during engagements.

The role requires application of professional judgment rather than performance of routine administrative or clerical work.

What We're Looking For

Education

Bachelor's Degree required in one of the following or related disciplines:

• Business Administration
• Economics
• Finance
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Analytics
• Mathematics
• Information Systems
• Marketing
• Related quantitative or analytical field

Preferred:

• MBA or advanced degree
• Consulting, strategy, or analytics-focused academic background

Experience

• 0-3 years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, business analysis, technology, finance, operations, sales, marketing, or related disciplines.
• Internship or project experience involving analytical problem solving, strategic planning, market analysis, or business transformation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Structured problem-solving ability.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Quantitative and qualitative research capabilities.
• Executive communication and presentation development skills.
• Data interpretation and story-telling ability.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 productivity tools.
• Ability to influence stakeholders through data-driven insights.
• Strong collaboration and client-facing interpersonal skills.

Success Measures

• Quality and impact of recommendations developed.
• Successful ownership and completion of engagement workstreams.
• Partner satisfaction with engagement outcomes.
• Development of industry, business, and technology expertise.
• Contribution to intellectual property and practice development.
• Ability to communicate insights effectively to leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated growth in consulting, facilitation, and strategic thinking capabilities.

At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway. At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our recruitment process, TD SYNNEX uses artificial intelligence (AI), including an AI-supported phone screening, to assist in evaluating candidates. AI tools help inform the recruiting process, but all hiring decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

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