Consultant

Investor Group Services (IGS) is a boutique advisory firm that supports investors and business leaders through transactions and portfolio value creation initiatives. They are seeking a Consultant to assess investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and synthesize research to deliver insights for private equity firms and corporate clients.ResponsibilitiesAssessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clientsGaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industriesSynthesizing research and analysis to deliver answers to clients key questionsBuilding business development and client management skillsAssuming a high level of responsibility on client teams as well as within firmWhile managing projects, Consultants supervise teams of associates in addition to designing, conducting, and analyzing research on our clients’ key questions, includingHow 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?What factors drive the company’s ability to generate profits?How might the company accelerate growth and/or improve profitability?What opportunities exist to drive growth and profitability through pricing strategy?What unique value does the company have or need to build to move up market?How is the company perceived relative to key competitors? What opportunities exist?Working in a dynamic and collegial environmentWorking and living in Boston; IGS consultants rarely travelSkillsBachelor's degree and MBA degree requiredExceptional project management, research, and analytical experienceInterest in assessing investment and growth opportunities for private equity firms and corporate clientsGaining an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of industriesSynthesizing research and analysis to deliver answers to clients' key questionsBuilding business development and client management skillsAssuming a high level of responsibility on client teams as well as within the firmSupervising teams of associates in addition to designing, conducting, and analyzing research on clients' key questionsWorking in a dynamic and collegial environmentWorking and living in Boston; IGS consultants rarely travelValidate investment theses and assess market risks across a broad range of industriesWork directly with middle market private equity, M&A and corporate clientsLead case teams of 1-4 associatesAnalyze, synthesize, and present complex data, such as market size and share, and competitive landscape dynamicsDemonstrated ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insightsStrong project management skills and experience leading small teamsComfort with ambiguity and tight timelines; ability to lead multiple workstreams in parallelClient-ready communication skills, including executive presentation development and deliveryDesign and conduct company and market-specific informational interviewsDemonstrated analytic skills including the ability to synthesize data from qualitative and quantitative sourcesIntellectual curiosity and hypothesis driven thinking to identify the best research and data to answer clients' questionsAbility to quickly assume a high level of responsibility as a project manager in small case teams and within the firmAbility to work directly with senior management and private equity clientsComfort with working in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environmentSpecific experience in consulting, private equity or market assessment is beneficial but not requiredBenefitsComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options401(k) retirement plan with employer contributionPaid time off and company holidaysCollaborative, collegial work environmentCompany OverviewFor over 25 years, IGS has helped investors and management teams make better, faster decisions, from commercial due diligence, to growth strategy, pricing, and go-to-market transformation. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.igsboston.com.Company H1B SponsorshipInvestor Group Services (IGS) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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