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32 open consulting roles aggregated daily from multiple job boards.

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  • Director - LIMS Strategy - CPG & F&B

    Lifelancer

    Director-of-LIMS-StrategyLaboratory-Informatics-DirectorProduct-Strategy-DirectorGermanyremote$150K–$255K EURHimalayas

    Job Title: Director - LIMS Strategy - CPG & F&B Job Location: Berlin, Germany Job Location Type: Remote Job Contract Type: Full-time Job Seniority Level: Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our

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  • Senior Migration Consultant - Clinical Data Programming

    Lifelancer

    Migration-ConsultantClinical-Data-Migration-ConsultantClinical-Data-ProgrammerHungaryremote$18000K–$33000K HUFHimalayas

    Job Title: Senior Migration Consultant - Clinical Data Programming Job Location: Budapest, Hungary Job Location Type: Remote Job Contract Type: Full-time Job Seniority Level: Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of V

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  • Principal PBPK Consultant

    Certara

    PBPK-ConsultantPharmacokineticsResearch-ScientistGermany, Netherlands, United KingdomremoteHimalayas

    Overview About Certara Certara accelerates the potential of bringing medicines to market and to patients using biosimulation software, technology, and services to transform traditional drug discovery and development. Our clients include more than 2,400 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies across 70 countries. Our goal is to enable the life sciences industry’s use of data, modeling, and analytics to make better decisions across the various phases o

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  • EVIP Consultant

    SIRVA

    Relocation-ConsultantGlobal-Mobility-ConsultantMobility-ConsultantChinaremoteHimalayas

    EVIP Consultant APAC | Remote | CXO One Team. One Purpose. One Global Impact. Every relocation begins with people. Every move creates opportunity. At Sirva, we're united by one shared purpose: helping people and organisations move forward. Join us and you'll build a career where your work makes a difference every day. MOVE WITH PURPOSE Your Impact Starts Here As an Executive VIP Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting Sirva’s continued success by serving as the primary point of

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  • Senior Architect - Cloud Platform

    3Cloud

    Cloud-ArchitectureAzureSolutions-ArchitectUnited Statesremote$136K–$205K USDHimalayas

    Are you looking for a role that motivates and challenges you? Are you ready for an opportunity for growth? Do you want to work on teams where people roll up their sleeves to take on tough problems together, and regularly blow the doors off our clients with their outstanding teamwork? If you answered yes to those questions, 3Cloud might just be for you! At 3Cloud , we hire people who aren’t afraid to experiment or fail. We hire people who are willing to give direct and candid feedback to the

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  • Engagement Manager - Commercial

    Lifelancer

    Engagement-ManagerManagement-ConsultantConsulting-Project-ManagerUnited KingdomremoteHimalayas

    Job Title: Engagement Manager - Commercial Job Location: London, United Kingdom Job Location Type: Remote Job Contract Type: Full-time Job Seniority Level: Veeva is building the industry cloud for Life Sciences through software, data, AI, and Business Consulting working together. Learn more about our products, vision and values, and status as a public benefit corporation on our website. Consulting is changing, and we’re not like other firms. Veeva Business Consulting was launche

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  • Engagement Manager - Commercial

    Lifelancer

    Engagement-ManagerConsulting-ManagerCommercial-ConsultantGermanyremote$85K–$170K EURHimalayas

    Job Title: Engagement Manager - Commercial Job Location: Berlin, Germany Job Location Type: Remote Job Contract Type: Full-time Job Seniority Level: Veeva is building the industry cloud for Life Sciences through software, data, AI, and Business Consulting working together. Learn more about our products, vision and values, and status as a public benefit corporation on our website. Consulting is changing, and we’re not like other firms. Veeva Business Consulting was launched in 20

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  • Solutions Consultant - Poland

    Palo Alto Networks

    Solutions-ConsultantSales-EngineerTechnical-ConsultantPolandremoteHimalayas

    Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks ®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice,

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  • Business Analysis Recruitment board (BUS)

    DVT

    Business-AnalysisBusiness-Systems-AnalysisIT-ConsultingSouth AfricaremoteHimalayas

    SENIOR/UPPER-INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST / BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior/Upper-Intermediate Technical Business Analyst (Business Systems Analyst) to join our consulting team, supporting leading clients within the Banking and Insurance sectors. The successful candidate will work on integration systems, risk, and transformation initiatives, contributing to the delivery of high-impact solutions within Agile environments. This role suit

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  • Senior Consultant - Vault PromoMats

    Lifelancer

    ConsultantSolutions-ConsultantSolutions-ArchitectAlbania, Andorra, AustriaremoteHimalayas

    Job Title: Senior Consultant - Vault PromoMats Job Location: London, United Kingdom Job Location Type: Remote Job Contract Type: Full-time Job Seniority Level: Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our va

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  • Business Systems Consultant I/II/III

    Mutual Of Omaha

    Business-Systems-ConsultantBusiness-AnalystSystems-AnalystUnited Statesremote$76K–$134K USDHimalayas

    Are you a problem-solver who loves turning complexity into clarity? We’re looking for a Business Systems Consultant (BSC I, II, or III)—depending on your experience—to join our Modern Policy Admin team. In this role, you’ll keep our systems running smoothly, lead process improvements, develop test automation, and help coach and mentor newer BSAs. If you’re the kind of person who speaks up, drives results, and enjoys guiding others, this could be the perfect next step in your career. WHAT WE CAN

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  • FCM - Corporate Travel Consultant (Philadelphia Team) - USA

    Flight Centre Travel Group

    Corporate-TravelTravel-ConsultantClient-ServicesUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Corporate Travel Consultant - Philadelphia Team FCM takes a holistic approach to corporate travel, specializing in managing national and global travel programs for medium and large businesses. Ranked as one of the world’s top five travel management companies, it has a business network in over 97 countries and global headquarters in London, Brisbane, Singapore and New York. Backed by the global strength of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), FCM combines local expertise and global experience

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  • FCM - Corporate Travel Consultant (Bechtel) - Remote, USA

    Flight Centre Travel Group

    Corporate-Travel-ManagementTravel-ConsultantCorporate-Travel-AgentUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Corporate Travel Consultant (Bechtel Team) FCM takes a holistic approach to corporate travel, specializing in managing national and global travel programs for medium and large businesses. Ranked as one of the world’s top five travel management companies, it has a business network in over 97 countries and global headquarters in London, Brisbane, Singapore and New York. Backed by the global strength of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), FCM combines local expertise and global experience to p

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  • FCM - Corporate Travel Consultant (Virginia Team) - USA

    Flight Centre Travel Group

    Corporate-Travel-ConsultantTravel-ConsultantBusiness-Travel-SpecialistUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Corporate Travel Consultant - Virginia Team FCM takes a holistic approach to corporate travel, specializing in managing national and global travel programs for medium and large businesses. Ranked as one of the world’s top five travel management companies, it has a business network in over 97 countries and global headquarters in London, Brisbane, Singapore and New York. Backed by the global strength of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), FCM combines local expertise and global experience to

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  • Business Systems Consult I/II/III

    Mutual Of Omaha

    Business-Systems-AnalystBusiness-AnalystSystems-AnalystPuerto Rico, United Statesremote$76K–$134K USDHimalayas

    Are you a problem-solver who loves turning complexity into clarity? We’re looking for a Business Systems Consultant (BSC I, II, or III)—depending on your experience—to join our Annuity Modernization CAPSIL Administration team. In this role, you’ll keep our systems running smoothly, lead process improvements, develop test automation, and help coach and mentor newer BSAs. If you’re the kind of person who speaks up, drives results, and enjoys guiding others, this could be the perfect next step in y

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  • Business Systems Analyst/ Consultant (Service AI)

    Mutual Of Omaha

    Business-Systems-AnalystBusiness-Systems-ConsultantBusiness-AnalystUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Help shape the future of customer service within Retail Solutions Service. As a Business Systems Analyst or Business Systems Consultant supporting our Service AI efforts, you'll work at the intersection of business and technology to help design, test, deliver, and continuously improve AI-enabled experiences. You'll partner with business stakeholders, Product Owners, engineers, and cross-functional teams to translate customer and business needs into solutions that deliver meaningful outcomes. O

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  • Microsoft Security & AI Governance Specialist

    Experts Inside AG

    Microsoft-Security-ConsultantCloud-Security-ConsultantCybersecurity-ConsultantAustriaremoteHimalayas

    Worum geht es: Als motivierter und ambitionierter Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Consultant bist du für den Aufbau und die Weiterentwicklung von Sicherheitslösungen auf Basis von Microsoft 365 und Azure verantwortlich. Du arbeitest eng mit unseren Kunden zusammen, um massgeschneiderte Sicherheitsstrategien zu entwickeln und nutzt dabei deine umfassenden Kenntnisse mit Microsoft Cloud Technologien. Als Teil unseres wachsenden Teams in Österreich wirst du eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Etablierung

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  • ERP Business Analyst Sr - E3

    Lockheed Martin Corporation

    Erp-Business-AnalystOracle-EPMTest-ManagementUnited Statesremote$77K–$198K USDHimalayas

    Standard Job Description Join Lockheed Martin’s digital transformation journey as we accelerate the OneLM Mission-Driven Transformation through our 1LMX program. This strategic priority is reshaping our operations and business processes to better serve our customers in terms of cost, quality, and capabilities, while delivering the speed, agility, and insights necessary to stay ahead of rapidly-evolving threats. The 1LMX Finance Applications Team is hiring an ERP Business Analyst, Senior wi

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  • Senior Technical Specialist

    Arrowhead General Insurance Agency

    UnderwritingInsuranceTechnical-SpecialistCanadaremote$90K–$130K CADHimalayas

    Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Providing insight and collaboration regarding underwriting strategies, wording & product development, expert guidance and technical training to the New Business & Retention Team. The role includes collaboration with Chief Underwriting Officer, VP of Underwriting, AVP of Underwriting Development, AVP of Technical Development and other key stakeholder

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  • Delivery Consultant (Construction, USA)

    Talent Shore

    Recruitment-ConsultingConstruction-RecruitmentTalent-AcquisitionSouth AfricaremoteHimalayas

    Candidate Resource Consultant (Remote – South Africa Based) Supporting a US Construction Recruitment Business About the Opportunity Join a growing UK-based construction recruitment business that is scaling rapidly across the US sectors in the built environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a South African-based recruiter to work remotely with an established US client, supporting high-volume recruitment delivery while developing into a future senior or management-level role. T

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  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional & MCT

    ITC WORLDWIDE

    Dynamics-365-Business-Central-ConsultantFunctional-ConsultantMicrosoft-Certified-TrainerIndiaremoteHimalayas

    ITC Worldwide Experience Level: Senior (7- 10+ years) ITC Worldwide  is a leading provider of innovative business solutions, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We are committed to delivering exceptional training and consultancy services to our clients, helping them optimize their business processes and achieve their goals. Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced and certified MB-800 Functional Consultant Trainer to join our dynamic team. The ideal can

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  • Solutions Architect

    EAC Product Development Solutions

    Solutions-ArchitectTechnical-ConsultingPLM-ImplementationUnited Statesremote$100K–$120K USDHimalayas

    Responsibilities, skills, and knowledge may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with the position. Technical Leadership & Collaboration Lead customer teams by fostering collaboration across departments, sharing knowledge, and providing strong technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle. Act as a trusted advisor to both internal teams and external clients, leveraging subject matter expertise to design and implement innovative PLM solutions th

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  • Deal Strategist

    Stripe

    Deal-StrategistDeal-StrategySales-OperationsUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the

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  • Portfolio Pricing Strategist

    Stripe

    Pricing-StrategyProduct-MarketingBusiness-StrategyUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most im

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  • Vacation Planning Specialist

    Getaway Travel Agency

    Travel-ConsultantVacation-PlannerTravel-SpecialistBarbadosremoteHimalayas

    Company Description Getaway Travel Agency USA is a dynamic, Arizona-based travel agency with a global team, specializing in unforgettable vacations: from Disney adventures to luxury cruises and international getaways. We believe travel changes lives, and we’re passionate about helping people create memories that last forever. With the flexibility to work from anywhere, you can design a career around your lifestyle while exploring the world of travel. Role Description This is a flexible, re

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  • Discipline Lead, Human Environment (British Columbia) - Work from Anywhere in Ca

    Wood

    Discipline-LeadEnvironmental-Impact-Assessment-SpecialistEnvironmental-ConsultantCanadaremoteHimalayas

    Overview / Responsibilities Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking a Discipline Lead, Human Environment to lead our growing team in British Columbia. Wood ’s Human Environment team studies the interactions between human populations and the natural and physical environments in project-specific contexts for a wide variety of industrial, government and Indigenous clients. Our services include social and economic baseline research, socio-economic impact assessme

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  • Presales Solution Consultant, US

    Zinier

    Presales-Solution-ConsultantSolution-ConsultantSolutions-EngineerUnited StatesremoteHimalayas

    About Zinier 80% of the workers across the globe are Deskless. These are the people who keep our lights on and gas flowing, build roads and bridges, run our manufacturing factories, ensure that we get healthcare service, and provide us with reliable phone and internet connectivity. As entrepreneurs, have we considered solving their problems and making them more productive? Zinier is a company on a mission to empower frontline workers - and the people supporting them - to achieve greater

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  • Travel customer representative

    Getaway Travel Agency

    Travel-ConsultantCustomer-ServiceTravel-AdvisorColombiaremoteHimalayas

    Company Description Our Arizona-based travel agency, specializing in Disney vacations, cruises, and Eurotrips, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our worldwide team. Work from anywhere, enjoy flexible hours and explore the world while making dreams come true for our clients. Role Description This is a part-time or full-time remote role for a Travel Customer Representative at Getaway Travel Agency USA. The role involves providing customer support, ensuring customer satisfaction,

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  • Salesforce Functional Consultant (PST Coverage, Contract)

    Aquiva Labs

    Salesforce-ConsultantSalesforce-AdministratorBusiness-AnalystAnguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, ArgentinaremoteHimalayas

    LOCATION - Canada or US or LatAm (PST coverage, can be in Atlantic, Eastern, or Central Time Zone) We are seeking a detail-oriented Functional Consultant to support a complex Salesforce implementation with ongoing operational, functional, and change-management responsibilities. This role is deeply embedded in delivery, ensuring the platform remains stable, accurate, and aligned with evolving business needs. Experience working with managed packages and in industries with operational comple

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  • Adviseur/ Specialist levensverzekeringen

    Motivee

    Insurance-Advisorlife-insurancePension-ConsultantBelgiumremoteHimalayas

    Onze klant is geen stoffig verzekeringskantoor. Nee, het is een warme, groeiende organisatie waar medewerkers en zaakvoerder gepassioneerd zijn. Hun specialiteit? Levensverzekeringen, tweede-pijler oplossingen en pensioenopbouw voor mensen die vooruit willen. Samen een toekomst bouwen voor ondernemers en particulieren. Dat is wat we doen! Jij wordt onze specialist of misschien ben je dat al, maar wacht je net nog op de juiste plek om te ontwikkelen. Requirements We bieden de kans aan

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  • Business Systems Analyst Consultant

    The PNC Financial Services Group

    Dallas, PA$75K–$137K USDJooble

     ...workplace culture where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute to the company’s success. As a Business Systems Analyst Consultant within PNC’s Asset Management Group (AMG) organization, you will be based in Birmingham, AL, Strongsville, OH, Denver,... 

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  • FCM - Corporate Travel Consultant (AMDOC Team) - USA

    Flight Centre Travel Group

    Corporate-Travel-ConsultantTravel-ConsultantTravel-CoordinatorUnited Statesremote$60K–$60K USDHimalayas

    Corporate Travel Consultant (AMDOC Team) FCM takes a holistic approach to corporate travel, specializing in managing national and global travel programs for medium and large businesses. Ranked as one of the world’s top five travel management companies, it has a business network in over 97 countries and global headquarters in London, Brisbane, Singapore and New York. Backed by the global strength of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), FCM combines local expertise and global experience to pro

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About Consulting jobs

Consulting jobs cover the people who advise client organizations on strategic, operational, technical, and organizational problems. The titles span management consulting (analyst, associate, manager, partner at firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG / Boston Consulting Group, and tier-2 strategy firms), specialized consulting (technology, supply chain, financial advisory, healthcare, change management), boutique consulting (smaller firms specializing in a vertical or function), independent consultants and fractional executives, and government consulting (Booz Allen, Deloitte Federal, Accenture Federal Services). The work mixes problem framing, analysis, client management, and recommendation delivery on tight timelines.

Postings here come from the same multi-source feed: broad aggregators, federal feeds, remote-only listings, and tech-heavy boards. The full list refreshes once a day. You'll see management consulting roles at top-tier and tier-2 firms, specialized consulting roles at functional firms (FTI Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, AlixPartners), government consulting positions, fractional executive listings, and Big Four (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) advisory roles.

Signed in? The list is re-ranked against your values assessment, so the roles at the top are the ones that line up with what actually matters to you: comp, the kind of consulting work, industry focus, travel expectations, the team. The scoring math is the same for everyone; the weighting is yours.

What does a consulting job pay?

Top-tier management consulting pays the highest entry comp in the corporate workforce: McKinsey, Bain, BCG associate (post-MBA / master of business administration) total comp $230-280k including signing and performance bonus. Pre-MBA business analyst at MBB / McKinsey Bain BCG: $110-150k base plus $20-30k bonus. Tier-2 strategy firms (LEK, Oliver Wyman, AT Kearney, Strategy&) pay 15-30% below MBB but with similar progression. Specialized consulting (boutique financial advisory, healthcare consulting, technology consulting) pays competitively but varies more by firm. Senior consulting roles: senior manager $250-400k, partner and principal $400k-$2M+ at top firms (partner economics are based on book of business). Big Four advisory: $80-120k senior associate, $250-400k partner. Government consulting (Booz Allen, Leidos, Accenture Federal) pays 15-25% below commercial equivalents but offers more stability. Independent consulting and fractional executive work varies enormously by reputation: established senior consultants clear $250-500k working 60-80% time.

Are consulting jobs hiring remote?

Mixed and stratified. Top-tier management consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) returned to heavy on-client-site travel post-2020; the traditional Monday-Thursday-on-site, Friday-in-office pattern is largely back at most firms. Specialized consulting and Big Four advisory varies by practice. Some practices stayed remote-friendly, others returned to client travel. Implementation consulting (tech and operations) often requires on-site client presence. Government consulting at firms like Booz Allen is largely on-site at client agency locations, especially for cleared work. Independent consulting and fractional work is highly remote-friendly. The remote toggle on this page filters to listings tagged remote-only or remote-first. Consulting listings often understate travel; expect at least 50% client travel at major strategy firms even if the listing says hybrid.

Entry-level vs senior consulting roles

Entry-level consulting comes in two flavors: pre-MBA business analyst roles (2-3 year programs typically followed by MBA and return) and post-MBA associate roles. Pre-MBA hiring focuses on top undergrad programs and increasingly on non-traditional candidates with strong analytical chops. Post-MBA hiring is heavily competitive and concentrated at top-tier MBA programs. The middle of the consulting ladder (senior consultant, manager, senior manager) is where the path forks: up-or-out culture means consultants either progress to the next level on a defined timeline or leave for industry roles ('alumni'). Partner and principal is the senior end. The path requires building a book of business, mentoring junior staff, and political navigation at the partnership level. Calibrating senior level from a listing: target seniority (associate, manager, senior manager, partner), practice area, expected client portfolio, and travel expectations.

How to compare two consulting offers

Consulting offers diverge on dimensions the title doesn't capture. Pin down: the firm's reputation in your target specialty (a generalist offer from a top firm may be worse than a specialist offer from a smaller firm if you have a clear focus), the practice you'd join (different practices at the same firm have very different cultures and exit paths), the travel expectation (50% travel vs. 80% travel vs. mostly remote, a major life difference), the partner you'd work for (mentor quality and political dynamics matter enormously in consulting), and the exit-opportunity profile (which industries the firm's alumni move into). WorkWomp's offer comparison handles this kind of multi-variable decision. Save both offers, run the 5-minute values assessment so the scoring weights what actually matters to you, drop in interview notes (the practice, the partner, the alumni network), and the breakdown shows which offer wins where.

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Common questions

  • What's the difference between management consulting, strategy consulting, and management?

    Management consulting is the broad category: any firm that advises client organizations on management challenges. Strategy consulting is the narrower specialty within management consulting that focuses on top-level strategic questions (which markets to enter, which products to invest in, how to respond to competitive threats); MBB / McKinsey Bain BCG dominate strategy consulting at the top of the market. Implementation consulting is the broader category that includes strategy plus operational improvement, technology implementation, process redesign, and change management; the Big Four and tier-2 firms compete heavily here. Management at a company is the in-house equivalent: running the actual business rather than advising on it. Most consultants eventually move into management roles at client-side companies via the 'consulting to industry' path.

  • Do I need an MBA to break into consulting?

    At the very top firms, post-MBA hiring is the dominant path for non-undergraduate-direct entry, so yes practically. McKinsey, Bain, and BCG hire heavily from top-10 MBA programs (Harvard, Wharton, Booth, Stanford, Kellogg, Sloan, Tuck, Columbia, etc.). Tier-2 strategy firms also hire from top-30 MBA programs. Specialized boutique consulting firms hire more flexibly. Industry experience often substitutes for the MBA. Lateral entry from industry to consulting at senior levels (joining as a senior manager or principal) happens regularly without an MBA when the industry expertise is rare and relevant. The MBA-to-MBB path is the well-trodden one; alternatives exist but require more careful targeting.

  • Is consulting worth the brutal hours?

    Depends on your goals and what trade-offs you're willing to make. The hours are real: 60-80 hour weeks are routine at top firms, especially during proposal pushes and client crunch periods. Travel is significant (50-80%). The compensation is real: post-MBA total comp at MBB clears $250k from year one, and the learning velocity is genuinely accelerated (you'll work across 5-10 industries in your first 3 years). The exit options are real: MBB alumni move into top corporate development roles, senior product manager roles at tech, startup founder roles, and senior strategy roles across industries. If you want maximum learning and earning in your first 5-7 years out of MBA and you don't mind that lifestyle, consulting delivers. If you want sustainable hours or family-flexible work, consulting is a bad fit and you should plan to exit within 2-3 years.

  • What are the typical consulting exit paths?

    Several well-trodden patterns. Pattern 1: into corporate strategy at a Fortune 500 company. Pattern 2: into senior product management at a growth-stage or large tech company (especially common for ex-consultants with tech-industry consulting experience). Pattern 3: into private equity or venture capital (especially for ex-consultants with deal experience). Pattern 4: into startup founder or early-stage operator roles. Pattern 5: into corporate development. Pattern 6: stay in consulting and progress to partner. The exit timing matters: consultants who leave at the senior associate or manager level have the broadest exit options; those who stay through senior manager have narrower options but higher consulting comp; those who make partner are typically locked into the firm for their career. Internal recruiters and alumni networks at major firms support these transitions actively.

  • Is AI changing consulting work?

    Yes, accelerating dramatically. AI tools are absorbing routine deck-building, basic market research, initial analysis on standard frameworks, slide editing, and competitive scanning. The roles being squeezed: junior business analysts whose work is mostly deck production, research-heavy associates whose value is research synthesis, and template-driven consulting work at lower-tier firms. The roles holding or growing: senior consultants and partners whose value is client relationship and complex strategic judgment, specialized practice leaders, AI-strategy consultants, and any consultant who can wield AI tools to compress the analysis cycle. The honest framing: if your consulting work is mostly producing standard analysis on familiar frameworks, AI is competing for your seat. If your work is judgment about messy client situations and politics, you're fine. Major firms are rapidly retooling their analyst-level work around AI; the survivors are those who become AI-native consultants quickly.