A Northern Virginia-based strategic advisory and investment firm is seeking qualified candidates to join its advisory practice. McKenna & Associates advises clients on strategic business and M&A matters arising at the intersection of capital markets, regulation, and policy. Our expertise includes material strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and federal government market penetration. Our differentiated value is derived from our experienced principals as well as our significant network of board, C-suite, retired C-suite, and investment relationships that afford us access and insights that we leverage to support our clients’ objectives. Our firm offers a unique and challenging opportunity with no lack of exposure to mission-critical, relevant assignments that will enhance the right candidate’s business and finance skills.
Scope of Work:
· Support strategy advisory engagements in diverse industries.
· Work collaboratively in teams of typically 3 - 5 associates to identify and implement solutions for a specific client problem or challenge.
· Prepare materials and brief C-Level executives at Fortune 100 companies.
· Analyze complex problems and take action to solve them.
· Support business development, project management and manage internal processes.
· Synthesize complex information into clear pathways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods that move people and organizations to act.
· Structure and conduct market research and analysis to support client engagements and business development.
· Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations.
· Support due diligence, that may include quantitative and qualitative market analysis and financial modeling.
· Establish trust-based relationships with clients to better serve their organizations.
· Develop your leadership style, leveraging your own passions, strengths, and personal values.
· Minimal to short term travel assignments.
Qualifications:
· Undergraduate degree and 2+ years of professional experience in management consulting, commercial due diligence, investment analysis, strategy, corporate development, or a related analytical role.
· Trained in consulting and business strategy methodologies/ frameworks.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team with people at all levels of an organization.
· Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project.
· Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems, conduct independent research, and synthesize complex information.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
· Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis.
· Superior writing proficiency and strong oral communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Detail oriented, dependable, self-motivated.
What We Offer:
· Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
· Rapid career progression and high visibility with senior leadership.
· Opportunity to shape firm culture and contribute to the growth of the advisory practice.
Exposure to diverse industries and scopes of work.
