Associate Graduate (Jan 2025)

About L.E.K. Consulting

L.E.K. Consulting is one of the world’s leading strategy consulting firms, offering management consulting careers that begin in Australia. They work with leading businesses, investors, and governments to capture competitive advantage, accelerate growth, and help Australia to become a better and more sustainable place.

Your role

At L.E.K., Associates are pivotal to their project teams and strategic analysis. From the outset, you'll have significant responsibility and ownership of your assigned work and work life. This involves gathering, analysing, and synthesizing research and data to deliver tangible value and foster growth for the client. L.E.K.'s project work is diverse, spanning tasks such as shaping perspectives on future markets, constructing valuation models for companies, and contributing to transformation projects. The role exposes you to various industries, providing insights into a broad spectrum of business operations. 

Training & development

You’ll be exposed to a wide range of industries and provide strategic counsel to many of the world’s foremost firms and organizations. You’ll work alongside experienced people and help our clients answer their most difficult business challenges — together. And you’ll have support from every member of your team. There are many roads that lead to your success at L.E.K., and your colleagues will help shape yours.

Benefits

At L.E.K. Consulting, you'll benefit from:

• Shorter Project Cycles: Rapid development with projects typically lasting 4-6 weeks, providing exposure to diverse clients, challenges, industries, and teams.
• Breadth of Experience: Expertise across various industries, covering Strategy, Transactions, Organisation and Performance, and Major Capital Projects Advisory.
• Professional Development: Beyond a two-week orientation, ongoing learning clinics, and a monthly 'Back to the Office Day' for continuous skill and knowledge enhancement.
• Upward Mobility: An entrepreneurial culture, frequent feedback, and a clear three-role pathway from Associate to Consultant, with leadership development opportunities.
• Collaboration: Daily interaction with Partners and senior clients for ongoing learning opportunities.
• Fun and Stimulating Work Environment: Vibrant social culture with various committees including Ministry of Fun, Women in Business, Community Engagement, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Career progression

L.E.K. invests heavily in the professional development of every consulting professional with a goal of helping you grow into a well-rounded, analytically-minded business professional capable of solving the most challenging business problems. No matter where you are heading, the training and professional development program will help you get there.

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Work life balance

L.E.K. strives to find individual solutions that allow you to realize your potential both in your career and your life outside of work. For example, they offer reduced work schedules, flexible hours, and telecommuting.

Culture & vibe

L.E.K. seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals who reflect the global marketplace and communities in which they work. They are committed to providing and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for everyone at L.E.K. so that each person can succeed professionally regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, age, and/or disability.

About you

L.E.K. Consulting Associate (Graduate) role is tailored to final-year university students, or those who have up to two years of professional experience post-university.

Beyond academic accomplishments, we seek individuals who possess:

• A sense of intellectual curiosity that fuels a deep understanding of client situations and sparks innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• The capacity for logical, structured thinking coupled with creativity to explore beyond the obvious.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork experience.
• Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability to change.
• Integrity, patience, and a great sense of humor.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to L.E.K. Consulting.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• lek.com/join-lek
• lek.com/join-lek/life-at-lek
• lek.com/join-lek/the-lek-career/flexible-work-options
• lek.com/join-lek/the-lek-career/training-and-professional-development
• lek.com/join-lek/life-at-lek/diversity-and-inclusion