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About Procurato

Procurato is a dynamic management consulting company, specialising in procurement & supply chain and insurance consulting, rooted in London. Comprising a team of ambitious individuals, our mission is to provide unparalleled expertise and solutions to our clients. We work with organisations across different industries to solve complex business challenges, improve performance, and deliver measurable results.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an ambitious and analytical Graduate Associate (Junior Consultant) to join our team and contribute to client engagements from day one.

Overview

As a Graduate Associate, you will work alongside experienced consultants and senior team members to support the delivery of consulting projects across different clients and industries. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from research and analysis through to developing recommendations, preparing client materials, and supporting implementation.

The role is suited to someone who is intellectually curious, comfortable working not only with data, but with senior people and stakeholders, and solving problems, and keen to develop their career in management consulting. You will have early exposure to clients and stakeholders, while developing core consulting skills across structured problem solving, analysis, communication, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

– Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to understand client challenges, identify opportunities, and support project recommendations

– Perform market, industry, competitor, supplier, and company research to develop insights and inform client decision-making

– Structure complex business problems into clear areas of analysis and support the development and testing of hypotheses

– Analyse client data, identify trends and patterns, and translate findings into clear and practical insights

– Develop high-quality presentations, reports, financial models, business cases, and other client deliverables

– Support the development of recommendations based on analysis, research, and discussions with clients and project teams

– Participate in client meetings, workshops, and interviews, capturing key insights and supporting follow-up activities

– Work collaboratively with project teams to deliver workstreams against agreed objectives, timelines, and quality standards

– Take ownership of assigned tasks and workstreams, proactively identifying issues and communicating progress

– Support implementation activities and track outcomes to help ensure recommendations translate into tangible results

– Contribute to internal initiatives, business development, proposals, thought leadership, and development of Procurato’s capabilities and intellectual property

Qualifications

– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or currently completing a relevant degree, with a strong academic record

– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex problems and work with quantitative and qualitative information

– Commercial awareness and an interest in understanding how businesses operate and make decisions

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely

– Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

– Comfortable working with data and drawing meaningful conclusions from analysis

– Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work within demanding timelines

– Proactive, curious, and willing to challenge assumptions and contribute ideas

– Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working collaboratively with colleagues and client stakeholders

– Adaptable and comfortable working across different industries, projects, and business challenges

– Able to work independently while knowing when to seek input or guidance

– Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with analytical or data visualisation tools is an advantage

– Previous internship or professional experience in consulting, professional services, finance, procurement, insurance, operations, analytics, or another relevant field is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

– Opportunity to build a career in management consulting with exposure to real client challenges from an early stage

– Competitive salary and annual bonus

– Hybrid working in our London office in the City of London

– Hands-on experience across different projects, industries, and business functions

– Opportunity to work directly with experienced consultants and senior members of the team

– Early client exposure and responsibility, with the opportunity to take ownership as your capabilities develop

– Structured learning and professional development across core consulting skills

– Opportunity to develop analytical, commercial, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities

– Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment where ideas and individual contributions are valued

– Professional development and progression opportunities within Procurato

– Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a developing consulting business and help shape its capabilities

Role Business Associate (Graduate)
Number of available roles 1
Location Cape Town, South Africa
Role type Permanent
Working type Hybrid (1 day at the office in Newlands, 4 days remote)
Working hours 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
9:00am-5:00pm GMT (including 1h lunch break)
Remuneration Negotiable IT equipment provided
Medical Aid contribution (subject to passing the probation period)
Role description Supporting the consulting department and the delivery team across different project tasks such as data analysis, researches, documentation preparation, and project support. Overall, this role is to assist in the delivery of business priorities which contribute to successful delivery of our professional services.
Required skills We are looking for a highly organised individual who is eager to learn, proactive and naturally inquisitive, with strong problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication is essential, along with the ability to analyse data effectively and collaborate within a team-oriented environment.

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