Strategy Associate – Compass Equity Solutions (IndustryPro)
About IndustryPro & Compass Equity Solutions
IndustryPro is a leading M&A advisory firm with more than 30 years of experience helping business owners buy and sell companies. Our professionals have closed billions of dollars in transaction value across a wide range of industries.
Through our consulting division, Compass Equity Solutions, we partner with founder-led businesses generating $5M–$250M in revenue to strengthen strategy, improve operations, and increase profitability. Our consultants are often brought in to solve the same challenges private equity firms address after an acquisition—but we work directly with business owners and leadership teams.
Unlike most firms in the investment banking and consulting industries, we believe high performance and sustainability can go hand in hand.Our professionals typically work 40–45 hours per week, enabling them to produce exceptional work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Position Overview
The Strategy Associate role offers an unusual degree of ownership and exposure early in your career. You will work closely with senior leaders at Compass Equity Solutions and directly with business owners and executive teams.
Over time, you will have the opportunity to advance into Strategy Director roles, leading consulting teams and owning client engagements. We don’t have target attrition rates.
This role is designed for consultants who enjoy solving complex problems but want greater ownership, direct exposure to founders, and the opportunity to see their recommendations implemented—not just presented.
A consulting engagement might include:
- Growth strategy and market expansion
- Digital transformation and AI adoption
- Operational improvement and margin expansion
- Business turnarounds and cost optimization
- Organizational design and leadership development
- Preparing companies for private equity investment or sale
Travel requirements are minimal (<10%).
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside senior consultants to develop and refine Compass Equity’s consulting playbook
- Contribute strategic insight to solve client challenges
- Conduct financial analysis, market research, and operational diagnostics
- Support consulting engagements for founder-led businesses in the lower middle market
- Build analytical models and presentation materials used to guide executive decision-making
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to strategic recommendations
- Help implement initiatives designed to increase enterprise value
Candidate Profile
You may be a strong fit if you:
- Have 12+ months of experience at either BCG, Bain, or McKinsey
- Possess strong analytical skills and high emotional intelligence
- Are comfortable working directly with founders and senior executives
- Demonstrate leadership ability and the capacity to operate with increasing autonomy
- Thrive in environments requiring adaptability across industries and workstreams
Candidates with experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy will receive special consideration.
Compensation:
· Base Salary: $125,000
· Competitive Performance Bonus: based on individual and firm performance
If you are interested in joining the team, as a first step in your interview process please take a few minutes to record a video interview: https://app.hireflix.com/public-application/69b1768a9884864fce0ff3ed
