2027 Summer Associate

Altman Solon Summer Associate Altman Solon is a global strategy consulting group that focuses exclusively on the telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) related sectors. As the largest global TMT strategy firm, we assist clients in fast, high-impact, confident decision making. We enable clients to seize new opportunities, improve performance, and increase shareholder value within complex and converging industries. As a Summer Associate at Altman Solon, you will be exposed to the full breadth of Senior Consultant responsibilities. Over the course of the program, you will receive both formal and on-the-job training, be staffed on internal and client projects, and gain a robust understanding of the Altman Solon experience and the Senior Consultant role. Responsibilities include: Guiding day-to-day activities of one or more project workstreams and typically owning a workstream including: Market sizing, business model development, and other quantitative analyses Primary and secondary research, including survey design and analysis and interviews with subject matter experts Development of original frameworks and strategies including customer segmentation, go-to-market strategies, churn reduction initiatives, etc. Assuming a key role with clients, ensuring we are providing innovative and actionable solutions to their most critical problems Leading deck development and presentation of key findings and recommendations to our clients Developing content-specific knowledge while supporting business development efforts and building client relationships The Summer Associate role is open to current first-year MBA students who are on track to graduate in winter 2027 or spring 2028. The summer program will run from June 7th to August 13th in the Boston, MA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA: and San Francisco, CA offices. We are looking for a Summer Associate who can: Independently plan and execute on one or more research and/or analysis tasks. This includes: Creating workplans from the project’s high level goals, setting efficient yet practical deadlines, and developing an approach to the research and/or analysis needed Leveraging problem solving skills to generate frameworks and structure the client’s business problem into logical manageable components that will guide their growth strategy Remaining flexible and adaptable when goals or deadlines shift, and being able to scale a workstream to meet the client’s needs Leading junior staff in designing financial and operational models and conducting secondary and primary research gathering activities, including surveys and expert interviews Synthesizing complex data and qualitative information into meaningful insights Meaningfully contribute to the team’s efforts in achieving client goals. This includes: Confidently communicating complex ideas and concepts via verbal, written, and visual means Playing an active role in formulating the full storyline of the project, and being able to distill the key information into an executive narrative Establishing a viewpoint on what key questions should be prioritized beyond what’s articulated in the explicit agreement and developing hypotheses that address those questions Developing content mastery and bringing in learnings from outside material or prior projects Enthusiastically contribute to firm growth and culture. A great Summer Associate: Enjoys working collaboratively with teams Is dedicated to producing high-quality output with integrity and exceptional attention to detail Is excited about the prospect of contributing to internal firm life and culture Has passion for learning and interest in TMT industry, with ability to absorb information quickly and effectively and nurture a growth mindset Benefits as a Full Time Senior Consultant at Altman Solon Trusted Leader with Industry Expertise and Innovative Approaches As the leading pure play communications and media strategy consulting group globally, we assist operating companies and financial groups in fast, high-impact, confident decision making Deep industry knowledge and advanced analytics allow us to develop more actionable insights and recommendations, delivering better advice, more quickly – we succeed in building long-term client relationships because of the results we deliver Altman Solon’s industry focus and shorter average project duration allows employees to quickly gain exposure to a breadth of projects and develop an expertise in TMT along with a sophisticated consulting toolkit Growing Firm with an Entrepreneurial Spirit & Inclusive Culture The size of our organization allows our Senior Consultants to constantly experience new challenges and growth opportunities while building relationships with senior Altman Solon team members who are recognized as experts in their field Senior Consultants play a key role in shaping the future of our firm and culture – from serving as role-models for more junior staff to spearheading internal initiatives to leaving a lasting impression on clients We realize work/life fit is important to our Senior Consultants. Our default schedule is a low-travel model, accelerating our Senior Consultants professional growth and helping them build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors. Eligible employees can design their own or choose from an array of flexible work programs, such as reduced work year, sabbaticals, internal rotations, and extended parental leave. Flat Teams, Collaborative Philosophy, Personalized Support We offer Senior Consultants strategic projects, client interaction, and personalized support that enable each person to advance quickly and develop a well-rounded career based on their own strengths Our small size, collaborative culture, and tailored approach to learning and development results in faster role advancement and professional growth throughout your career with us Compensation: $3,500/week We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key principles for the successful operation of any business, and especially ours. We are committed to ensuring that all employees, at all levels, feel supported, feel a sense of belonging, and are equally invested in the success of our shared work. This starts with ensuring that we draw the most talented people from all backgrounds. If your access to educational or extracurricular opportunities has been impacted by factors you would like to make us aware of, please include this information in your cover letter. Altman Solon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify user. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status for this role. Please see below for additional information regarding sponsorship: If your responses regarding your work authorization and/or sponsorship needs are inconsistent between your application and the information you provide us at any point thereafter, Altman Solon reserves the right to discontinue consideration for employment. (E.g. if you note in your application that you do not require sponsorship, but upon receiving an offer you inform the firm that you will require sponsorship at any point, the firm reserves the right to discontinue consideration for employment.) Please note: both H1-B and TN are visas that require employer sponsorship Application Instructions: In addition to your resume, please also submit a cover letter describing your interest and skillset related to the role as well as an unofficial copy of your transcript (if applicable). For your application to be considered, you must complete our online assessment; a link to this assessment will be provided upon submitting your application. *Deadline to apply is November 30th @ 10:00am ET. You have 48hrs to complete the online assessment once received. We will review applications throughout the month of December and will let you know if you've been selected to interview at that time. *Please only submit one application through the Altman Solon website, and we will collect and review your materials from there. On your application, please use your school email address when applying. Please do not submit a duplicate application through your school’s online portal - we will not be reviewing applications submitted outside of our website. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.