Junior Associate Consultant - Open for Fresh Graduates

About Us: The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace: At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups. About the role: FT Strategies is the specialist media consultancy of the Financial Times, one of the world’s most respected business media organisations. We are a rapidly growing, global team with a unique proposition and mission to help organisations build stronger relationships with their audiences and design resilient, future-ready business models. At FT Strategies, you’ll join an inclusive, fast-paced environment with exceptional opportunities to learn, grow and make a meaningful impact. Learn more at ftstrategies.com. The Junior Associate Consultant role provides successful candidates with structured training, hands-on experience and unique opportunities to develop core consulting skills and gain an understanding of the wider business, preparing you for success in client engagements and internal projects. We provide: A wide variety of project work, tackling meaningful and complex business challenges on behalf of clients from some of the biggest names in the subscription economy. Projects often involve leveraging engineering, mathematics and AI expertise to develop innovative solutions. A full-time role, within a fast-paced but empathetic hybrid working environment with a market-leading salary and benefits package. This includes opportunities to apply technical skills and knowledge in real-world business contexts. Opportunities for rapid learning and progression, enabled by the mentorship of colleagues as part of our commitment to professional development. Our mentorship focuses on honing your technical abilities alongside core consulting skills. Working Environment: You will be working as part of a global team, collaborating with colleagues from different parts of the world. This role requires flexibility to work UK hours, providing you with the unique opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives and contribute to projects that have a global impact. Our team values inclusivity, continuous learning, and mutual support, ensuring that you feel part of a cohesive and dynamic working environment. Skills and Qualifications: At FT Strategies, we recognise that everyone provides a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We do not require specific academic qualifications - instead, we are searching for candidates who display initiative, intuition and potential. We have designed our application process to assess everyone’s potential in the context of their educational and personal circumstances to ensure that you have the chance to showcase your skills to succeed at FT Strategies. We’re looking for people who are curious, adaptable and able to think critically in a fast-paced environment. You should feel confident analysing both quantitative and qualitative information, working collaboratively to solve problems and approaching challenges with creativity and an openness to feedback. We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds or interests in engineering, mathematics, or Artificial Intelligence (AI), who can bring their knowledge, expertise and curiosity to our global and forward-thinking team. Responsibilities Your role in this team will be to support in the delivery of consulting engagements. This will include: Execute high-quality research: Conduct secondary research and market mapping to identify industry trends, competitor benchmarks, and emerging technologies in the media landscape Support data-driven insights: Assist in the collection and cleaning of client data, helping to translate complex datasets into actionable strategic recommendations Develop client deliverables: Own the creation of well-structured slides, memos, and reports that communicate findings clearly and persuasively to project stakeholders Facilitate workshop logistics: Provide end-to-end support for client workshops and meetings, including preparing materials, capturing detailed minutes, and tracking follow-up actions Contribute to problem-solving: Participate in internal discussions, applying logical frameworks to help solve complex business challenges for global publishers Project management support: Help maintain project plans, ensuring workstreams stay on track and internal documentation is organised and up to date Champion the Manila hub: Actively contribute to the culture and operational growth of the Manila team, supporting local initiatives and cross-office collaboration Continuous learning: Proactively develop your consulting toolkit (e.g., Excel modeling, storytelling, strategic frameworks) through formal training and on-the-job mentorship What’s in it for you? Our Benefits: Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leaves, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical & dental), and company match and enhanced family leave packages. Full details of our benefits can be found here. Further Information: The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.