Principal, Strategy Consulting - Industrials
Tarka Talent, Chicago, IL, United States
Associate Director, Strategy Consulting - Industrials
Base pay range: $240,000 – $270,000 per year.
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid working).
Overview We are working with a growing international strategy consultancy that combines a boutique team feel with the scale and backing of a global business. Their Chicago office is a standout success, having grown rapidly since launching in 2018 and now looking to deepen its leadership in the Industrials practice. The culture is refreshingly non‑political, inclusive, and rooted in collaboration with no corner offices or closed doors. Think fast career progression, meaningful client relationships, and genuine work‑life balance.
The
Associate Director – Industrials
will step into a high‑impact leadership role within the senior US team. You’ll act as the right hand to the Head of Industrials, helping drive business development, oversee multiple client projects, and shape the team’s continued expansion. This is a clear track‑to‑Partner opportunity in a growing market.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of strategic due diligence and growth advisory projects
Act as a key client contact, developing trusted relationships with PE and corporate leaders
Mentor and develop Managers and junior team members across engagements
Collaborate on business development activity: pitches, networking, thought leadership
Help steer the Chicago office’s internal operations and people agenda
Qualifications
Deep experience delivering commercial due diligence or strategy consulting in Industrials
Proven ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously
Exposure to business development and client‑facing work, ideally in consulting or finance
High EQ, with excellent communication and coaching skills
A collaborative, ambitious approach to building teams and solving problems
Benefits
Clear, merit‑based path to Partner alongside an established senior leader
Bonus scheme + 4.5% 401(k) match with no vesting period
Hybrid model with minimal travel and initiatives to protect your weekends
19 paid vacation days + 10 federal holidays + up to 9 unpaid days annually
Sabbaticals, international secondments, and regular social events
Additional Information Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
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Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid working).
Overview We are working with a growing international strategy consultancy that combines a boutique team feel with the scale and backing of a global business. Their Chicago office is a standout success, having grown rapidly since launching in 2018 and now looking to deepen its leadership in the Industrials practice. The culture is refreshingly non‑political, inclusive, and rooted in collaboration with no corner offices or closed doors. Think fast career progression, meaningful client relationships, and genuine work‑life balance.
The
Associate Director – Industrials
will step into a high‑impact leadership role within the senior US team. You’ll act as the right hand to the Head of Industrials, helping drive business development, oversee multiple client projects, and shape the team’s continued expansion. This is a clear track‑to‑Partner opportunity in a growing market.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of strategic due diligence and growth advisory projects
Act as a key client contact, developing trusted relationships with PE and corporate leaders
Mentor and develop Managers and junior team members across engagements
Collaborate on business development activity: pitches, networking, thought leadership
Help steer the Chicago office’s internal operations and people agenda
Qualifications
Deep experience delivering commercial due diligence or strategy consulting in Industrials
Proven ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously
Exposure to business development and client‑facing work, ideally in consulting or finance
High EQ, with excellent communication and coaching skills
A collaborative, ambitious approach to building teams and solving problems
Benefits
Clear, merit‑based path to Partner alongside an established senior leader
Bonus scheme + 4.5% 401(k) match with no vesting period
Hybrid model with minimal travel and initiatives to protect your weekends
19 paid vacation days + 10 federal holidays + up to 9 unpaid days annually
Sabbaticals, international secondments, and regular social events
Additional Information Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
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