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<p class="job-description-header">Who We Are</p><p>Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.<br><br>To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. </p><br><br><p class="job-description-header">What You'll Do</p><ul type="disc"><li>Drive independent workstreams, contributing to overall project success. </li><li>Analyze data, formulate hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations. </li><li>Participate/conduct interviews with clients, companies in the sector and specialists in the subject under analysis, both inside and outside BCG. </li><li>Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting results and driving implementation. </li><li>Collaborate in cross-functional teams to address client challenges. </li><li>Develop and present proposals and ideas to respond to customer needs and issues </li></ul><br><br><p class="job-description-header">What You'll Bring</p><ul type="disc"><li>Master's Degree from Top university or 2-5 years of strategy, consulting, investment banking or private equity work experience after completing your undergraduate degree </li><li>Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail. </li><li>Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions. </li><li>Comfortable working in dynamic environments  </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local office language(s). </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environments. </li><li>Work authorization, open to Kenyan National, East Africa Residence or foreign nationals with permanent resident or citizenship in Kenya </li></ul><br><br><p class="job-description-header">Who You'll Work With</p><p>Be part of a team that flourishes with challenge and collaboration, where your ideas are valued, and your potential is limitless. Together, let's create solutions and make a lasting impact on businesses and society.</p><br><br><p class="job-description-header">Additional info</p><p>Career Development: We are committed to your growth. As an Associate or Senior Associate, you'll receive training, coaching, and mentorship to further develop your skills and expertise. At BCG you'll have the opportunity to explore new horizons and expand your potential. <span>#LI-DNI</span></p><br><br><p>Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. <br>BCG is an E - Verify Employer. <a href="https://careers.bcg.com/global/en/e-verify" target="_blank">Click here </a> for more information on E-Verify.</p>

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