Associate Consultant / Consultant (Shanghai)

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OC&C is a leading global strategy-consulting firm with 17 offices around the world. We work for senior executives, providing solutions to some of the most exciting strategic problems in consulting today. We work across sectors, but specialize in Retail, Consumer Goods, Tourism & Leisure, Media & Technology, and Private Equity. We offer a differentiated proposition: A strong focus on strategy, less travel and more ownership in a fast-growing office with entrepreneurial mentality. As an associate consultant or consultant, you will take responsibility for, and contribute significantly to, major aspects of the project. Within the OC&C team, you are the Manager’s key support – and sometimes sparring partner – as well as a confident coach for more junior colleagues. Due to growth, we are looking for consultants to join our team in Shanghai office. To apply for this position, please submit your CV in both Chinese and English, along with your cover letter combined into a single document [email protected].

About The Candidate

Key Tasks:

• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of recommendations to improve the economic performance of clients
• Deliver studies on topics such as Strategy, M&A, International Expansion, Operations & Organization, Growth etc
• Source relevant data to support recommendations
• Construct financial analysis of client businesses
• Prepare and deliver client presentations
• Help to position OC&C as leaders in strategic consultancy
• Translate Strategy and business needs into deliverable designs

Previous Experience:

• 2-7 years’ work experience, including experience of complex strategy consulting projects
• Multiple years’ experience of working for a leading strategy consulting firm
• Applied experience in translating key client issues into deliverables and implementing these designs

Personal Characteristics:

• For consultant, we need outstanding leadership qualities, a strong knowledge of global markets and a proven track record of developing successful relationships with both clients and colleagues alike
• Very strong communications skills required for internal and external communications
• A true appreciation for rigour
• A highly numerate individual who is hypothesis and issue-driven
• A pragmatic and structured implementer with high energy levels
• A straightforward, focused attitude
• High business ethics: honesty, respect for the individual and culturally unbiased
• Analytical, clear thinkers who can recognize critical issues and dedicate his or her attention accordingly
• Someone who is down to earth, friendly and a good team player

Language Requirements:

• Business fluency in Mandarin and English