Associate (Consultant)
IGS Boston, United States
Job Description
Company Overview
Investor Group Services (IGS) is a boutique advisory firm that works with private equity firms, strategic acquirers and their portfolio companies across North America and overseas. We help our clients assess investment opportunities across most major sectors by providing them with the data-driven insights and analysis they need to make investments in middle market companies and industries.
IGS supports clients throughout their investment life cycle from fund raising to investment realization the work is a perfect mix between consulting and finance. For example, in situations where a client has an interest in a particular industry, we perform an Industry Assessment to determine the strategic attractiveness of the market relative to the client's investment criteria (i.e. growth opportunities, market consolidation). When a client has identified a target company for investment, we conduct Market Due Diligence to advise on critical investment assumptions regarding the target company, its industry, competitors and position within the industry. To assist management teams of private equity portfolio companies and corporations, we conduct Strategy Reviews to evaluate new business opportunities, help refine business goals, and generate insight into market dynamics affecting the company.
Role Overview
As an Associate, you will be a part of a collegial and entrepreneurial environment. Our work is fast-paced and provides opportunities for rapid skill and knowledge development. Associates gain experience across a broad set of industries while working on a case team with three to five members. This role takes on a high level of responsibility in the work and client presentations.
I have gained strong problem solving and analytical skills at IGS and learned so much in a short amount time. It has been great working with such a smart group of people that are also interested in my development and success. IGS Associate
Requirements
Job Responsibilities
Candidates should be interested in:
- Assessing investment opportunities for private equity firms
- Evaluating corporate strategies and growth opportunities
- Learning how to assess markets with limited analyst coverage via:
trade journals and Internet resources)
- Assuming a high level of responsibility through planning, overseeing and leading market research
- Working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
- Working and living in Boston. IGS consultants rarely travel.
Job Qualifications
IGS is looking for Associates who demonstrate:
- Interest in gaining in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industries
- Ability to learn quickly, are self-starters and hands-on contributors
- Ability to thinking creatively and show persistence in looking for information
- Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
- Outstanding communication skills
Cover Letter and Resume required for application.