This is what you will do 

Want to get started doing research to show your expertise while getting to know the leading strategy consulting firm Strategy&? Then grab this opportunity! Over a 3-to-6-month period, you will work on writing thought leadership under the supervision of a Director and/or Partner from Strategy& in a topic area aligned to your interests. You will use your skills to work through all stages of a thought leadership paper which will demonstrate that you and the firm are experts and authority in your specific field. You will have responsibility for parts of the work in consultation with the Partner or Director as a further extension to provide back-up to the thought leadership at hand. 

Student responsibilities 

Write thought leadership which includes: 

• Performing research about topics which are top of mind for society and our client
• Performing analyses to drive thought leadership generation through a fact-driven exercise
• Work side-by-side with practical strategists which are leaders in Strategy& to get insights firsthand and accelerate your learning path
• Be in an engaging environment seeing, working, and building relationships within the Strategy& Amsterdam office
• Writing an article in a professional manner and subsequently turn it into a publication / blogpost for roadshow

Based on the trajectory there is high potential for a career within Strategy& if done right. 

A blend of the following talents and skills are required: 

• A high level of general intelligence and academic achievement;
• Real thought leadership, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills (which includes both quantitative and qualitative skills);
• The ability to work independently;
• Business judgment and maturity, including the ability to develop a 'big picture' view;
• Intellectual curiosity;
• Initiative, personal organization, motivation, and ownership of one’s work.

Furthermore, we ask for 

• An academic degree (at least a Bachelor)
• Fluency in Dutch
• High performance grades during your Bachelors and High school
• Proof of extracurricular activities next to your studies

This is what we offer you 

The culture at Strategy& is unique. The best and brightest people, highly experienced and from a variety of backgrounds, come together to solve CEO agenda problems, and deliver essential advantages for our clients. We offer access to a global network of PwC and Strategy&, where you can exchange knowledge, ideas and questions with experienced professionals. We also offer you: 

The opportunity to get to know Strategy& and the work we do;

• A competitive hourly salary;
• Working in the office;
• Parttime work to balance other university commitments;
• Guidance from a Partner or Director;
• Enjoyable informal activities, including drinks and sports.

Getting started at Strategy& 

Are you enthusiastic? Please share your CV, grade list and a cover letter explaining why you are applying and why you believe you are the right person for this position. 

After we’ve received your application: 

• You will immediately receive confirmation in your inbox;
• We will contact you within two weeks for a short screening call;
• If everyone is enthusiastic, then we will schedule your interview. 

If you would like more detailed information about the Research Student position at Strategy&, don't hesitate to contact us. Our recruitment team will be happy to help you by phone or email.