Boston Consulting Group
Senior Knowledge Analyst - Payments Strategy
Boston Consulting Group, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) In a Client Focused role within BCG's Financial Institutions Practice Area focused in Payments & FinTech, you will work in a growing global team, delivering value to clients via individual expertise and/or institutionalized knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.). You will contribute on cases and proposals by contributing relevant analysis and insights and help case teams create strong impact for the client. While contributing to client cases, workshops and proposals, occasional travel to serve clients onsite during staffing assignments is expected to understand client requirements, and design / develop solutions.
You will support commercialization efforts for the topic/sector working, in conjunction with business leaders, through contributing analysis and insights to proposals, client workshops and marketing materials. Additionally, as a Senior Knowledge Analyst, you will contribute to developing intellectual property & assets for the business and assist in onboarding and training junior colleagues based on your topic/sector expertise.
Payments and FinTech is one of the fastest growing practice at BCG. We work with all players across the value chain - from Merchants to Issuers - across a broad array of topics. In this role, you will get exposed to the entire waterfront of our work in the practice and get to work with a caring and growth oriented team.YOU'RE GOOD ATSolving client problems through formulating relevant research and/or analytical approaches in the Payments & FinTech spaceCommunicating with case teams and clients team members, in a credible and confident wayWorking collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic often virtual, proficient in agile ways of workingBeing flexible and bringing a curious and creative mindset, open to new things and able to propose innovative ideasNavigating complexity and ambiguityYOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
2+ years of consulting experience in relevant Payments topic required; candidates with consulting experience strongly preferredIn lieu of consulting experience, 3+ years minimum industry experience required; 4-6+ years of industry experience strongly preferredBachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred)Fluency in EnglishStrong business acumen and problem-solving capabilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skills
YOU'LL WORK WITHAs a Client Focus KT, you will work face to face with clients and with BCG Project Leaders, Associates and Consultants. In the period between cases, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up a diverse pool of knowledge positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative knowledge careers.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONBCG's Knowledge Team members have the opportunity to be staffed on cases and help co-create insights with case teams and clients through expert perspectives on industry trends, delivery of proprietary data or tools in a particular function and complex research and analysis of market information. KT members also support the PA's business development and proposals and help to organize and codify the knowledge that enables BCG to deliver superior business value for its clients.
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below.Some local governments in the United States require job postings to include a reasonable estimate of base compensation. We expect your total annualized compensation to be approximately the following:* In New York the base salary is between $123,000 - $131,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level* In other locations, competitive pay is commensurate with the role and geography* Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-24%* 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting periodAll of our plans provide best in class coverage:* Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children* Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs* Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits* Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually* Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities* Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan* Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement* Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)* Paid sick time on an as needed basis*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage#cf #bcgcareers #bcglife
You will support commercialization efforts for the topic/sector working, in conjunction with business leaders, through contributing analysis and insights to proposals, client workshops and marketing materials. Additionally, as a Senior Knowledge Analyst, you will contribute to developing intellectual property & assets for the business and assist in onboarding and training junior colleagues based on your topic/sector expertise.
Payments and FinTech is one of the fastest growing practice at BCG. We work with all players across the value chain - from Merchants to Issuers - across a broad array of topics. In this role, you will get exposed to the entire waterfront of our work in the practice and get to work with a caring and growth oriented team.YOU'RE GOOD ATSolving client problems through formulating relevant research and/or analytical approaches in the Payments & FinTech spaceCommunicating with case teams and clients team members, in a credible and confident wayWorking collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic often virtual, proficient in agile ways of workingBeing flexible and bringing a curious and creative mindset, open to new things and able to propose innovative ideasNavigating complexity and ambiguityYOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
2+ years of consulting experience in relevant Payments topic required; candidates with consulting experience strongly preferredIn lieu of consulting experience, 3+ years minimum industry experience required; 4-6+ years of industry experience strongly preferredBachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred)Fluency in EnglishStrong business acumen and problem-solving capabilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skills
YOU'LL WORK WITHAs a Client Focus KT, you will work face to face with clients and with BCG Project Leaders, Associates and Consultants. In the period between cases, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up a diverse pool of knowledge positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative knowledge careers.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONBCG's Knowledge Team members have the opportunity to be staffed on cases and help co-create insights with case teams and clients through expert perspectives on industry trends, delivery of proprietary data or tools in a particular function and complex research and analysis of market information. KT members also support the PA's business development and proposals and help to organize and codify the knowledge that enables BCG to deliver superior business value for its clients.
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below.Some local governments in the United States require job postings to include a reasonable estimate of base compensation. We expect your total annualized compensation to be approximately the following:* In New York the base salary is between $123,000 - $131,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level* In other locations, competitive pay is commensurate with the role and geography* Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-24%* 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting periodAll of our plans provide best in class coverage:* Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children* Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs* Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits* Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually* Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities* Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan* Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement* Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)* Paid sick time on an as needed basis*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage#cf #bcgcareers #bcglife