Senior Associate-Business Consulting and Research at Intellecap

WHAT WE LOOK FOR WHILE RECRUITING:

Whether it is a consulting expert, a research analyst, a finance prodigy or an investment banker, we seek to hire the best across the globe and provide them with a unique global ecosystem of learning, experience and expertise. Our teams are diverse, entrepreneurial and fun, comprising millennials and seasoned experts, who are passionate about changing the landscape of social change. The ability to serve the next 3 billion is an opportunity of immense promise, and we look at those who are entrepreneurial in their mindset, sharp in their thinking and bring in deep sector expertise to deliver compelling work globally.

Experience/ Education:

• Degree/Masters or equivalent from reputed institutes in Kenya/abroad
• Minimum of 4-5 years of past experience in management and business consulting
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
• Excellent client and team management skills

Skills:

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative; 
• Exposure to business plan creation and building a business model would be desirable;
• Ability to synthesize information and assist in creating insightful recommendations for clients; 
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills;  
• Outstanding teamwork and commitment;
• Prior exposure to domains in which Intellecap works is desirable;
• Base of the Pyramid/Social Entrepreneurship/Inclusive Business in Asia/Africa 
• Financial services/energy/water/education/small holder agriculture and sanitation/health.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage projects with independent thinking and lead 2-3 member teams comprising associates independently
• Understand client requirements, develop scope, approach & methodology, delivery schedule with ability to clearly define costing
• Lead project execution, team discussions and guide team to drive successful execution in line with identified approach data from primary and secondary sources, guide research and analysis as required.
• Undertake detailed financial and technical analysis where required including complete business planning and financial modelling
• Deliver client presentations and manage client expectations
• Engage with senior experts internally and externally on aspects related to the project
• Support business development through proposal development and new clients reach out
• Guide, manage and mentor junior associates on the team.
• Straddle multiple day to day roles that include project delivery, client relationship management, team building and mentorship, and business development;
• Be part of the team that contributes towards developing the domestic and global strategy for the consulting practice at Intellecap.
• Undertake relevant national and international field travel and exposure as and when required.