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Business Analyst

Wavestone

Business Analyst



About Wavestone
Wavestone is a premier global management consulting firm that is dedicated to delivering high-impact results to its industry leading clients. Wavestone is one of the leaders in management consulting services in the European market, and is focusing on expanding its footprint in Asia and North America. Our global team of more than 3,000 professionals over 4 continents brings deep industry knowledge and experience, strategic insight and operational expertise, and a passion for delivering measurable bottom line results.
 
Wavestone’s US practice focuses on four core lines of business: Cyber security, IT & Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, and Sourcing and Service Optimization. Wavestone works with the world’s leading corporate and investment banks, luxury brands, oil & gas businesses, among many other leading businesses. We are currently in a growth phase with an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to grow our team of consultants and expand our offerings to an increasingly large client base.
 
As a part of the Wavestone team, you will be constantly engaged with projects and opportunities that will develop your skills and advance your career. Wavestone hires the brightest, creative, and most dedicated candidates, developing them into confident and knowledgeable leaders and business experts. Our collaborative culture ensures that—from Day 1—you become an integral member of the Wavestone team.

Position Overview
As a Business Analyst, you will work on strategy, operations, technology, and regulatory projects for a wide range of clients. During the course of your work, your involvement with your engagement team and your clients will foster a familiarity with consulting methodologies and approaches. You will have opportunities to demonstrate initiative, take ownership of client deliverables, interact with the client at various management levels, and ultimately make your mark on the Wavestone practice.

Required Qualifications
/ Bachelor’s degree in business/finance, engineering, economics, or other analytical major (top- tiered school preferred)
/ Analytical mindset with a developing business acumen
/ Ability to complete structured problem solving with senior management support
/ Ability to understand and work through critical business issues
/ Strong Microsoft Office skills
/ Past internships at management consulting firms preferred
/ Must reside or willing to relocate within commutable distance to our New York City or Dallas locations

Responsibilities
/ Working with teams on projects for the business lines, functional teams, and technology departments of our clients from strategy definition to implementation
/ Performing accurate assessments and analysis of client activities, and managing day-to-day client relationships at peer client levels
/ Structure, write, and deliver well-organized and persuasive end products with oversight from others
/ Assisting clients in the effective use of management systems, tools, techniques, group problem-solving, and team-building
/ Communicating and coordinating efforts within the client’s environment
/ Contributing to business development (i.e. proposals, market offers, white papers, etc.) and internal initiatives (i.e. recruitment, training, social events, office culture, etc.)

Travel and Location
This full-time position is based out of our New York office or Dallas offices. Travel requirements tend to fluctuate. Consultants are expected to be able to travel up to 80% if required for specific projects and client needs. However, a majority of U.S. client engagements can be expected to be in the New York metro area. Wavestone is an equal opportunity employer.