Associate Consultant (AC) Scheme – Entry-Level Management Consulting

Job Description

Associate Consultant | Clarasys

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career role at Clarasys, located in Boston, MA. Clarasys is an award-winning, fast-growing independent management consultancy based in Boston and London, specializing in business analysis, change, digital transformation, customer experience, and agile methodologies. We are building our US presence and looking for professionals who will contribute to a strong, supportive culture, making a lasting difference for clients and the community. This role is crucial for delivering sustainable improvements and enhancing customer experience for our diverse client base.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Boston, MA
• Team: Team-oriented and collaborative, working with all levels of seniority.
• Mission: Make a lasting difference to the way people work, live, and grow by fixing complex problems and improving customers’ experience.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Train: Undergo four weeks of interactive training based in London, UK, to acquire foundational consulting skills.
• Internally Apply Skills: Apply newly acquired skills in the Boston office to identify and deliver specific improvements for Clarasys’s internal operations.
• Deliver Pro Bono Projects: Lead and deliver a real pro bono project for a charity client during weeks 6-12, taking early responsibility with experienced consultant support.
• Work with Clients: Engage in client-facing work from week 13 onwards, continuously developing skills with weekly coaching and further training.
• Develop Capabilities: Develop capabilities in project management, business analytics, data analytics, and change management.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Recent graduate or early career professional with a stellar academic record, demonstrating intellectual capacity for complex consulting projects. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to make the Virtual Group Assessment Day (December 2nd, 2026) and the Start Date (February 1st, 2027). Must be able to relocate within commuting distance to the Boston Office by February 1st, 2027, if not currently located in the Greater Boston Area.
• Skills: Problem-solving and responsibility for solutions; Analytical thinking using data; Strong communication for client trust; Proactive, inquisitive, and willing to learn new skills; Values team collaboration over individual effort; Confidence in handling difficult, ambiguous, or unexpected situations; Applies own judgement when using AI.
• Bonus: Interest in developing project management, business analytics, data analytics, and change management skills.