Junior Consultant at Ren San & Co.

Job Description

• The Junior Consultant supports the delivery of advisory, strategy, and operational improvement services to clients across multiple sectors. This role involves research, analysis, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and project support to ensure high-quality consulting outcomes.
• The Junior Consultant works closely with senior team members to execute client engagements, develop reports and proposals, conduct data analysis, and support implementation activities.
• The role requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities
Client Engagement Support:

• Assist in the planning and execution of consulting projects from initiation to completion.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and strategy sessions; document discussions and action points.
• Prepare meeting minutes, follow-up trackers, and engagement summaries.
• Support stakeholder communication and ensure timely follow-up on deliverables.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct industry, market, and competitor research to inform client recommendations.
• Gather and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop structured analytical outputs, including dashboards, benchmarking reports, and performance summaries.
• Provide financial and operational analysis as needed.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, proposals, concept notes, and policy documents.
• Draft strategy documents, operational frameworks, business plans, and implementation roadmaps under supervision.
• Ensure all documentation meets professional standards for accuracy, clarity, and structure.
• Maintain organised project files and documentation repositories.

Project Coordination:

• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure engagements remain on schedule.
• Support resource coordination and logistics for client workshops and events.
• Identify potential risks or delays and escalate appropriately.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets and cost allocations.

Business Development Support:

• Assist in preparing prop and opportunity databases
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development:
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging consulting methodologies.
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and professional development initiatives.
• Seek feedback from supervisors to improve consulting competencies and delivery standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Management, or a related field.
• 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in consulting, research, project management, or corporate roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret data and translate findings into structured insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies:

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Structured communication
• Time management and task prioritisation
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Team collaboration.

Work Conditions:

• Full-time role in Lagos
• May require occasional travel for client engagements
• May require extended hours during peak project periods.