Our outstanding team of professionals aspires to achieve excellence and enjoys intellectual challenges in an environment of the highest integrity, transparency, trust and respect. We welcome candidates to apply through both our campus and experienced recruiting programs.
IGS fosters a collegial, team-based working and learning environment, and offers a non-hierarchical management structure. Our office space is an open working environment which helps to foster a collaborative culture where colleagues can freely exchange ideas and provide support.
Everyone is part of the team
Everyone participates in and contributes to the overall growth and development of the firm, whether through delivering training sessions or helping with recruiting. We also like our employees to take an active role in shaping their experience at IGS and encourage our people to take initiative in organizing firm-wide social events.
Work should be fun
We believe that work should be fun. Laughter, respect, and compassion are cornerstones of our interactions with each other. We celebrate our hard work and success with case team lunches and dinners. We also enjoy spending time together outside the office and plan occasional social events, such as happy hours, golf outings, and trips to Fenway Park.
IGS is looking for talented individuals who are interested in a career in consulting.
We welcome candidates to apply through both our campus and experienced recruiting programs. Below are the open positions.
Associates
Associates at IGS have earned an undergraduate degree and typically have some professional work experience. Associates are critical members of our case teams, providing analytic and research support. Associates deliver actionable insight and answers to our clients’ key questions by helping to design and conduct research, prepare analyses, and create client presentations.
Individuals interested in evaluating business strategies, assessing investment opportunities, and assuming a high level of responsibility will find the IGS associate role exciting and challenging. Members of the IGS team quickly gain in-depth knowledge of diverse markets by evaluating a broad range of industries for private equity firms and corporate clients.
IGS offers associates the opportunity for advancement within the firm and also helps associates shape their own professional development. Some associates opt to attend business school following their tenure with the company.
Associate Skill Development
IGS associates develop a strong set of fundamental business skills through their project work, including the following:
HARD SKILLS
Design and execute complex quantitative analysis, including market size and share analyses, through the interpretation of primary and secondary research
Develop proprietary interview guides and presentations to effectively address clients’ key issues
Conduct professional and thorough interviews with high-level executives
Locate and synthesize both qualitative and quantitative publicly-available information
Develop proficiency in database and spreadsheet modeling
Create client presentations, from storyboard to final deliverable
SOFT SKILLS
Operate in a team-based working and learning environment
Refine formal presentation skills through presentations in case team meetings and training events
Manage and motivate teams of researchers
Learn to work effectively under tight time frames and to stay focused under pressure
Train and mentor new associates
Associate Professional Development
Upon joining the firm, associates participate in a hands-on orientation program. More seasoned members of the firm provide an overview of the case process from start to finish, including designing and conducting research, data analysis, and Excel and PowerPoint training.
ONGOING TRAINING
In addition to “on-the-job” training, the firm delivers training sessions throughout the year, led by members of the management team and more experienced team members. Topics cover skill development areas including market modeling and more complex analyses, software tools tips and tricks, research strategies, and presentation skills.
PEER MENTORING
IGS pairs new associates with a peer mentor from the previous year’s associate class to provide practical, real-time guidance and training.
DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS
Associates receive frequent, informal feedback on their progress and development. These assessments provide coaching and actionable suggestions for improvement for an individual’s skill and career development.
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QUALIFICATIONS
IGS is looking for candidates who are intellectually curious, driven, and excited about working in a collaborative environment. IGS invites undergraduates with strong research and quantitative skills from any major to apply. In addition, candidates should be interested in:
Assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients
Gaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industries
Conducting primary and secondary research to better understand markets
Creating complex analyses to answer client’s key questions
Synthesizing quantitative and qualitative results to be presented to clients
Assuming a high level of responsibility by managing primary research teams
Working in a dynamic and collegial environment
Working and living in Boston; IGS associates rarely travel.
Interested candidates can submit their resume and cover letter via email to:
Katie Hannigan, Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Investor Group Services
855 Boylston Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Consultants are responsible for managing projects and quickly evolve into case team leaders. Consultants supervise teams of associates in addition to designing, conducting and analyzing research on our clients’ key questions, including:
How large is the company’s market and at what rate is it growing?
What drives growth in this market?
How is the company positioned in the competitive landscape?
How do customers rate the company relative to the competitors?
How realistic are the new market opportunities?
Individuals interested in partnering with clients to evaluate business strategies and assess investment opportunities will find the IGS consultant role exciting and challenging. Consultants quickly gain in-depth knowledge of diverse markets when evaluating a broad range of industries for private equity firms and corporate clients. In addition, consultants build and develop team and client management skills and are given a high level of responsibility for their projects and teams early in their tenure.
IGS offers consultants the opportunity for advancement within the firm and also helps consultants shape their own professional development. IGS consultants who demonstrate strong client and team management skills may be promoted to the management team, have the opportunity to own equity in the firm, and participate in the growth and development of the firm, in addition to developing their own client relationships.
Consultant Skill
Development IGS consultants enhance a strong set of business skills through their project work and client interactions, including the following:
HARD SKILLS
Design and execute complex quantitative analysis, including market size and share analyses, through the interpretation of primary and secondary research
Develop proprietary interview guides and presentations to effectively address clients’ key issues
Create client presentations, from storyboard to final deliverable
SOFT SKILLS
Operate in a team-based working and learning environment
Refine formal presentation skills through client presentations
Manage and motivate teams of associates
Learn to work effectively under tight time frames and to stay focused under pressure
Upon joining the firm, consultants participate in a hands-on orientation program. More seasoned members of the firm provide an overview of the case process from start to finish, including designing and conducting research, data analysis, presentation development, and managing teams.
ONGOING TRAINING
In addition to “on-the-job” training, the firm delivers training sessions throughout the year, led by members of the management team and more experienced team members. Topics cover skill development areas including market modeling and more complex analyses, writing client proposals, drafting presentations, developing associate talent, and refining presentation style.
DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS
Consultants receive frequent, informal feedback on their progress and development. These assessments provide coaching and actionable suggestions for improvement for an individual’s skill and career development. In addition, consultants receive upward feedback from associates which provides guidance on an individual’s team and project management skills.
Apply for Consultant Role
QUALIFICATIONS
Consultant candidates should have exceptional project management, research and analytical experience. Consultants typically have an MBA, although it is not required. Candidates should be interested in:
Assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clients
Gaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industries
Synthesizing research and analysis to deliver answers to clients key questions
Building business development and client management skills
Assuming a high level of responsibility on client teams as well as within firm
Working in a dynamic and collegial environment
Working and living in Boston; IGS consultants rarely travel
Interested consultant candidates can submit their resume and cover letter via email to:
Jennifer O'Hara, Senior Vice President
Investor Group Services
855 Boylston Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02116