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Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Intern (Toronto Office)

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ZS

23d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Data
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You should be a first-year MBA student with a relevant bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years of experience, strong communication skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and a client-oriented mindset.
  • You will define project scope, execute tasks, analyze client issues, synthesize findings, develop recommendations, support business development, mentor juniors, and contribute to internal activities.

Requirements

  • Candidates should be in their first year of an MBA program and possess a bachelor's (and often graduate) degree in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields.
  • 3-5 years of pre-MBA work experience.
  • High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative.
  • Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers.
  • Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
  • Analytic problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook;
  • Client service orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop approach.
  • Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings.
  • Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues.
  • Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and analyze hypotheses.
  • Synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams.
  • Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas.
  • Participate in business development.
  • Contribute to internal firm activities.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members.

FAQs

What is the role of a Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant Intern at ZS?

The Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant Intern will work alongside project leadership to define project scope, lead project tasks, conduct analyses, synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results to clients.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this internship?

Candidates should be in their first year of an MBA program and have a bachelor's (and often graduate) degree in relevant fields such as business, economics, marketing, or engineering. Additionally, 3-5 years of pre-MBA work experience is required.

What are the key skills ZS is looking for in candidates?

ZS is looking for candidates with strong analytic, synthesis, and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, a client service orientation, attention to detail, and a high level of motivation and initiative.

Is there an opportunity for career progression after this internship?

Yes, ZS offers multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths, allowing individuals to thrive as both individual contributors and as part of a global team.

What type of projects would I be working on as an intern?

Interns will work on various projects that involve designing and delivering solutions to tackle business challenges using advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques.

Will I have the opportunity to mentor others during my internship?

Yes, as part of your role, you will have the opportunity to coach and mentor junior team members.

What is the work culture like at ZS?

ZS emphasizes a collaborative culture, valuing diverse perspectives and enabling connections through both planned and spontaneous interactions, which foster innovation and community.

Are benefits provided to interns?

Yes, ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes health and well-being benefits, financial planning, annual leave, and opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

Is work authorization required to apply for this position?

Yes, candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment to be considered for this internship.

How can I apply for the Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant Intern position?

To apply, you must submit an online application along with a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial) to be considered for the position.

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ZS

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Employees
1983
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ZS is the place where ambitions are welcomed and where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming healthcare and beyond, we invite you to grow with our global team of bright minds. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that’s why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you’ll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. Join us and work side-by-side with like-minded people who rise in care of humanity’s greatest challenges to define what’s next.