Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core solutions:Organizational StrategyAssessment and SuccessionTalent AcquisitionLeadership DevelopmentTotal RewardsPosition SummaryThe Associate Consultant role is to contribute to the effective running of bids, account plans, projects, and/or client engagements by carrying out targeted research and analyses. This is typically the level for an experienced analyst, able to work with limited guidance and on own initiative. Work will be scoped, allocated then reviewed by a more experienced colleague. The focus is on client delivery supporting others as part of a team. At this level, there can be direct interaction with clients but the bulk of work will be desk/office based. Some analytical support may be business development focused but this is not a major accountability area.KEY Responsibilities/AccountabilitiesDeliver high-quality work that meets expectations for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.Work effectively with team members to cooperate and exchange information efficiently. This includes organizing own work activities to fit with the overall plan.Provide information or data to external clients as previously defined by a more senior colleague.Share transactional information, answer basic questions regarding data or reports, share and request data.Escalate client requests appropriately to help manage expectations and further the relationship.Support business development efforts of senior colleagues.This will include participating in client calls and meetings and producing initial drafts for parts of proposals.Read and be familiar with all new and emerging research to ensure that advice and support provided to clients and consultants is as up-to-date, relevant, and insightful as possible.Continue to develop own analytical and consulting skills, knowledge, and understanding of expertise areas.Develop an internal network of Korn Ferry (KF) Advisory relationships to receive guidance, leverage resources, identify additional sources of project work, etc.Professional Experience / Qualifications / SkillsSome previous business experience preferred but not essential.Some (1-3 years) previous relevant business experience expected.Skilled in understanding and applying standard solutions and product offerings relevant to a service line or expertise area.Knows how to identify and apply the tools, techniques, or procedures appropriate to assigned work.Understands and recognizes similarities between the client's business and other clients/organizations within its industry.OtherKorn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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