Full-Time Associate at A.T. Kearney (International Opportunities)

Associate - International Opportunities Only - All Other Schools-000G2

Description

A.T. Kearney is a global team of forward-thinking, collaborative partners that delivers immediate, meaningful results and a long-term transformational advantage to our clients and colleagues. We are talented problem solvers who work in a collegial way to create and implement elegantly simple, practical and sustainable solutions. Consequently, we seek individuals with a proven record that combines academic excellence with significant work experience. We emphasize the personal and professional development of our Associates by involving them in a variety of assignments, supporting them with a strong performance management program, and offering a full curriculum of courses. Our Associates are challenged to deliver valuable insights as they help clients identify, analyze and solve business problems across a wide range of industries.

As an A.T. Kearney Associate, you will be involved in every phase of a consulting engagement, from pre-proposal research through final implementation. Almost immediately, you will join a project team, work at a client location, share your ideas and address CEO-level issues. As part of your responsibilities you will:

• Gather and analyze data

• Conduct benchmarking, best practices and other competitor assessment studies

• Help to generate proposals and lead certain client and analyst teams

• Recommend actions and help clients implement them

• Have opportunities to create intellectual capital and recruit new consultants

Advancement

We emphasize career development, providing our consultants with ongoing feedback and helping them manage their careers. Our goal is to help our people be very successful throughout their career lifecycle. The scope of your consulting role will increase as rapidly as your performance warrants. Career progression through each consulting position generally follows this model: from Associate to Manager within two to three years; from Manager to Principal within three to four years; and from Principal to Officer within three to five years. Individual progress is a function of many factors, including performance, development and firm-building contributions. Regardless of how long you stay with A.T. Kearney, the experience you gain and the relationships you develop will be with you throughout your career. Our flourishing global alumni network is a testament to our commitment to our people—and their commitment to A.T. Kearney.

Training

To enlarge your consulting knowledge and potential, A.T. Kearney offers training programs that address your development needs at each stage in your career. New Associates participate in the intensive New Consultant Orientation (NCO) program to learn the fundamental concepts and methodologies used by practicing consultants. They also have varied opportunities for specialized training to develop industry, process and product expertise. All training activities are designed specifically to build the increasingly complex skill set required for career advancement.

Qualifications

*If you are a second year student at Fuqua, Goizueta, Harvard, Kelley, Stern, or Yale please find your school-specific job posting on our website and submit your application through that link. Different deadlines will apply.*

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN FOR CURRENT SECOND YEAR MBA STUDENTS AT U.S. BUSINESS SCHOOLS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN 2014 FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES IN PARTICIPATING INTERNATIONAL OFFICES, LISTED BELOW.

REGARDLESS OF OFFICE CHOICE, ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY TO A.T. KEARNEY JOB POSTING NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 .

What We Seek

A.T. Kearney Associates are adept in analytical skills and are self-directed, team-oriented individuals who thrive on challenge. Most have three to five years of full-time relevant experience in addition to an MBA or other post-graduate degree. Associates are dedicated to continuous learning. They have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and easily adapt to new cultures. They are strong group facilitators as well as capable leaders and successful team players with professional presence and business acumen.

Our Requirements

We are seeking talented individuals with an MBA or advanced degree to join our offices. Ideal candidates will have three to eight years of progressive work experience, with functional strength in operations; specifically in procurement, supply chain or financial planning and analysis. Experience with leading companies in one of the following industries is highly preferred: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Communication & High-Tech, Consumer Products & Retail, Energy & Process Industries, Financial Institutions, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Public Sector, Transportation, or Utilities.

Associate Contributions

At A.T. Kearney, no two client engagements are identical. Each requires unique insights and offers unique challenges. The following are successful outcomes our Associates have helped clients achieve:

• Assessed the customer order fulfillment process for a major chemical manufacturer, and identified key improvement opportunities in the organization structure, processes and systems within the supply chain division

• Developed options for U.S. market entry for a major wireless carrier

• Developed a five-year strategic business plan for one of Latin America’s largest air carriers, involving marketplace analysis, operations and competitive assessment

• Designed a start-up business plan for a non-commercial lending institution focused on educational institutions in Mexico

• Developed a strategic plan for a new division for a construction company focused on providing asset management and outsourcing services to multiple industries

• Developed and implemented a reservation system for the shared services area of a manufacturer’s shop floor, including implementation of change management efforts

• Performed an organizational capability assessment for the recently launched solar energy business unit of a major high-tech company, and identified organization structure improvements and global resource model deployment risks

International Process

Candidates selected to interview will be notified via email. Interviews will take place off campus during our Global Talent Week, scheduled for October 21 - 25 in our Chicago and New York offices. Regions seeking US candidates for full time positions are subject to change but currently include:

· Australia (Melbourne, Sydney)

· Benelux (Amsterdam, Brussels)

· Bogota (Colombia)

· Brazil (Sao Paulo)

· Canada (Toronto)

· France (Paris)

· Greater China (Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai)

· Iberia (Lisbon, Madrid)

· Japan (Tokyo)

· Korea (Seoul)

· Mexico (Mexico City)

· South Africa (Johannesburg)

· Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore)

· United Arab Emirates (Dubai)

· United Kingdom (London)

***Note: not all countries listed above will be participating in Global Talent Week. Process differs by country and will be communicated in the invitation to interview***

Language fluency is a requirement in all offices except Dubai and London.

For more information please visit http://www.atkearney.com/

Job

Consulting

Primary Location

Americas-United States

Other Locations

EMEA-United Arab Emirates-Dubai, Americas-Mexico-Mexico City, Asia Pacific-South Korea-Seoul, EMEA-Belgium-Brussels, Asia Pacific-China-Shanghai, Asia Pacific-Australia-Sydney, Asia Pacific-Singapore-Singapore, EMEA-France-Paris, Asia Pacific-China-Beijing, Asia Pacific-Australia-Melbourne, Americas-Canada-Toronto, EMEA-United Kingdom-London, EMEA-South Africa-Johannesburg, Asia Pacific-Thailand-Bangkok, Asia Pacific-Japan-Tokyo, Americas-Brazil-São Paulo, EMEA-Holland-Amsterdam, Asia Pacific-Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur, EMEA-Portugal-Lisbon, Asia Pacific-Indonesia-Jakarta, Asia Pacific-Hong Kong-Hong Kong, EMEA-Spain-Madrid

Organization

United States

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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