Career Opportunities
Want to work for one of the best Advisory & Consulting Firms in the industry? Check out the exciting career opportunities at SYMMONDS & ASSOCIATES ADVISORY below.
If you’re curious and driven by innovation and out-of-the-box problem solving, we’re interested in having you join us. Check out our openings below to see if there’s a role that fits your background.
Junior Associate
QUALIFICATIONS
University degree and excellent academic record required
Outstanding records of academic and managerial or professional achievement
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English.
Willingness to travel
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THE ROLE
You’ll be assigned to 1 to 2 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of client engagement.
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This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You’ll also have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.
Junior Associates receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams. This support includes a Partner assigned to you to help guide your career as well as up to five weeks of formal training in your first few years.
Additionally, you’ll receive guidance and support in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.
While all consultants develop specialized knowledge and a focused program as they progress through the company, most are initially very broad in their focus, meaning they do not need specific industry or functional expertise to be successful.
Business Analyst
QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate or master’s degree or have 1 –3 years of work experience after completing your undergraduate degree
Outstanding record of academic achievement
Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English.
Willingness to travel
THE ROLE
You’ll be assigned to 1 to 2 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of client engagement.
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This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You’ll also have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.
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You’ll gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. Business Analysts receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams. This support includes a Partner assigned to you to help guide your career as well as several weeks of formal training in your first two years as a Business Analyst. Additionally, you’ll receive guidance and support in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.
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We view the Business Analyst position as the start of a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible career with Symmonds & Associates. During your first few years with the firm, you will serve as a BA on multiple client engagements and work with a number of colleagues and clients in a range of industry and functional areas. For all BA's, you will likely intersect with many elements of our firm's work including Digital, Implementation, Analytics - either by collaborating on teams or working with colleagues from these groups.
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Accountant
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree is accounting, finance, or related discipline
2-3 years of finance and/or accounting experience; experience in a professional services environment preferred
Excellent organizational ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and internal stakeholders in both verbal and written form
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THE ROLE
You will support client service teams and the office with managing the economics of our client engagements throughout the engagement lifecycle (review client engagements for appropriate setup, monthly monitoring of fees and expenses and billing/accounts receivable).
In this role, you will also analyze and provide reasoning for variances, then make appropriate recommendations. You'll oversee/assist with the design and implementation of new financial processes and streamlining existing procedures as required. You will ensure compliance with firm finance policies. Lastly, you will do ad-hoc analyses and special project support as needed.