Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
18 hours ago
Primary Research Assistant Co-op

Who We Are

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To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.



What You'll Do

You’ll support the PIPE practice by plugging into case support projects with a focus on primary & secondary market research. During a diligence project, you will be responsible for coordinating interview campaigns of relevant customers, competitors, and other market participants. You may also help to supplement primary research findings with secondary ad-hoc research support.

 

You’ll also work closely with members of the PIPE knowledge team, assisting various projects and tool building initiatives. You will be required to use data analytical skills and analysis. You may also support practice-wide projects to organize and develop information on case and proposal experience.

 

As a PIPE research assistant, you will be pulled into day-to-day opportunities to help support and deliver value to the fast-moving and fast-growing PIPE practice area while getting valuable exposure to the field of management consulting.

 

YOU'RE GOOD AT

The person we’re looking for is enthusiastic about their learning & development. You are eager to work closely with case teams to learn more about management consulting and private equity. You think critically and are more than willing to help build out supporting information, processes, and data. You are a quick learner, and have a service-oriented mentality. You are able to take on new tasks easily, and excited to learn how to use new tools and databases.



What You'll Bring

Must be enrolled in Northeastern University and eligible to participate in the Co-op program.The role will require a mix of qualitative and technical skill sets, including:Strong written and verbal communication skillsInterest in private equity and comfort working around dynamic timelinesPrior experience using business information databases (e.g., Pitchbook, Capital IQ, etc.)Proficiency in Excel and PowerPointBackground in Data Science and/or experience using SQL, Python (valued, but not required)Previous experience in a corporate settingBCG is currently allowing remote work situations in the U.S. due to COVID; however, should this change, applicants must be able to be physically present in the BCG Boston office (if required by BCG/Hiring Manager) within a reasonable timeframeMust have legal work authorization in the U.S.Must be physically located in the U.S. during Co-op

Who You'll Work With

You will sit with the North America PIPE Knowledge Team (KT). The PIPE KT for North America support a variety of internal and client projects.



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