Overview
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- Superior quantitative analytic skills
- Proficiency with computers
- An ability to conduct independent primary and secondary research
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Intellectual curiosity
During the first year or two, most Analysts will work on a variety of strategy development problems (e.g., competitor analysis, pricing policy, company valuations, operations capacity and cost, distribution, product planning, trading and/or transaction strategy, business development and marketing) in multiple industries. Analysts typically have client exposure and significant responsibility from the outset.
Analysts at Dean & Company work within case teams, both internal and client staffed, and take responsibility for an individual module of the casework. Case team sizes vary according to project, but generally consist of 4–6 Dean & Company professionals. Analysts work on one case at a time, and more experienced Analysts who are performing at close to Associate level may begin to supervise newer Analysts.
The Analyst position is an excellent learning and career opportunity and is designed to lead to positions of increasing responsibility. Promotion is based on a "speedometer" vs. an "odometer" philosophy. It is skill-level, not tenure, that determines career path. It is not uncommon for high quality Analysts to be promoted directly to Associate without a need to return to business school. In addition, for those Analysts who choose to return to school to earn their MBA, Dean & Company will provide tuition assistance in those cases where performance at the Analyst level warrants mutual agreement to rejoin the firm.
Analysts typically travel 2–3 days per week, dependent on client needs. The office culture is non-hierarchical; all consultants are encouraged to play an active role in driving client solutions and work closely with the senior partners to achieve this end. Office attire is business casual, in keeping with the informal culture.
The company plans to hire several Analysts this year and to continue to grow its staff to meet demand. Our strategy focus and commitment to career development guarantees opportunity for students who have strong analytic capability, high integrity, and an acute drive to produce tangible results.
Turnover has been consistent with industry standards. Those who have departed have leveraged their experience at Dean & Company to attain senior positions in industry.
