Junior Associate

Job description

Associates support the Delivery team with data analysis projects for clients in the financial services industry with a focus across areas such as Asset & Wealth Management, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Commercial Banking. The role involves handling and examining large data sets, and using these to share benchmarking insights with clients to help improve their efficiency and business performance.

Associates are encouraged to take responsibility for their own deliverables ranging from periodic benchmarking activities to bespoke client projects and industry roundtables. Additionally, they may assist with the management of client accounts and support the development of internal initiatives such as knowledge sharing groups, process improvements or organising social activities.

While oversight is provided by senior team members, Expand’s culture puts emphasis on personal ownership from the very start of your career. Associates get involved in all aspects of the delivery lifecycle, from sales through to initial data collection, thorough analysis, visualisation and communication of the findings to the client. In addition to allowing you to see the results of your work, this provides a great deal of diversity on the job and enables you to develop broad business skills and knowledge. As you progress you will have an increasing level of direct client exposure, which in many cases reaches C-level executives. Experienced Associates also get involved with BCG cases in addition to our direct client work, providing exposure to high-level stakeholders within our parent-company.

We are looking for proactive, curious and diligent individuals: analytical and articulate problem solvers who, with clear instruction, will play a large part in the delivery process. The role involves learning and increasing business knowledge and technical skills quickly, with the resulting opportunity to progress internally and take on more responsibility as your knowledge grows.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a quantitative or science subject, with a 2:1 (+3.2 GPA) or higher or corresponding equivalent
• Interest in the financial services industry
• Relevant work experience/internship in financial services, consultancy, research or analytical work is helpful but not essential

Key competencies

• Strong analytical skills, including the manipulation of data in Excel and translating the findings into clear messages and visuals
• Effective written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive, efficient and thorough approach
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholder relationships in parallel
• Collaborative, dependable, responsive team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative as you build trust