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Job Description

Job Description

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PRIVATE EQUITY CONSULTING

Investor Group Services (IGS) invites MBA candidates with an interest in private equity, due diligence, analyzing investment opportunities, and creating value for clients to apply for the Consultant role. This position will start in 2025.

IGS is a trusted advisor supporting investors and business leaders through transactions, growth and portfolio value creation initiatives. As a boutique advisory firm that works with private equity firms, strategic acquirers, and their portfolio companies, 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.

WHAT WE DO : M&A Due Diligence, Portfolio Value Creation, Sell-side Industry Analysis.

• Buy-side commercial diligence on mission critical investment issues (addressable market, growth, competition, VoC) for PE & corporate acquisitions.
• Assisting portfolio company management in realizing value through accelerated organic growth, buy and build acquisition strategies and targeted quick strike value creation.
• Sell-side industry reports to assist owners, management, and their advisors / investment bankers in preparing a company for sale.

Role Overview

As a Consultant, 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. Consultants quickly gain in-depth knowledge of diverse markets when evaluating a broad range of industries for private equity firms and corporate clients. In addition, consultants build and develop team and client management skills and are given a high level of responsibility for their projects and teams early in their tenure. While managing projects, Consultants supervise teams of associates in addition to designing, conducting, and analyzing research on our clients’ key questions, including :

Individuals interested in partnering with clients to evaluate business strategies and assess investment opportunities will find the IGS consultant role exciting and challenging. IGS offers consultants the opportunity for advancement within the firm and helps consultants shape their own professional development. IGS consultants who demonstrate strong client and team management skills may be promoted to the management team, have the opportunity to own equity in the firm, and participate in the growth and development of the firm, in addition to developing their own client relationships.

Job Responsibilities

Consultant candidates should have exceptional project management, research, and analytical experience. Candidates should be interested in :

What We Expect of You :

Consultants at IGS begin their careers as project leaders and have the opportunity for rapid advancement. They are asked to :

What Defines a Successful Candidate :

Our consultants join us from a variety of backgrounds. While there is no one path to becoming a consultant at IGS, our team shares a common set of capabilities :

Consultant Development

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

IGS consultants enhance a strong set of business skills through their project work and client interactions, including the following :

HARD SKILLS

SOFT SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Upon joining the firm, consultants participate in a hands-on orientation program. More seasoned members of the firm provide an overview of the case process from start to finish, including designing and conducting research, data analysis, presentation development, and managing teams.

ONGOING TRAINING

In addition to “on-the-job” training, the firm delivers training sessions throughout the year, led by members of the management team and more experienced team members. Topics cover skill development areas including market modeling and more complex analyses, writing client proposals, drafting presentations, developing associate talent, and refining presentation style.

DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS

Consultants receive frequent, informal feedback on their progress and development. These assessments provide coaching and actionable suggestions for improvement for an individual’s skill and career development. In addition, consultants receive upward feedback from associates which provides guidance on an individual’s team and project management skills.