We provide a unique program that helps kick-start your career in consulting.
Known as the Optimus Accelerator program, we introduce recent graduates into consulting through entry-level positions in our proposals, business development, and administration functions.
Individuals in these roles get an opportunity to work closely with colleagues of all levels across the organization, including members of our executive leadership team as well as our CEO, and actively contribute to the success of the business at the ground level. In addition to getting a comprehensive view of the various lines of business, participants in the Accelerator program are provided with on the job learning that will prepare them for their consulting careers. This includes hands-on experience with project delivery, stakeholder management and presentation skills, as well as a deep understanding of how we approach consulting differently.
Employees that are hired into the program generally have 1-2 years of working experience in an office environment, or have recently graduated from an undergraduate program.
For individuals who have recently completed their MBA with relevant work experience, we offer a direct route into consulting at our Associate level. Working closely with seasoned consultants, individuals are quickly acclimatized to consulting and are provided with opportunities to hone their skills on a variety of client engagements.
For more information on either of these programs, please connect with us directly, or contact the careers office at your school.
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Future Opportunities – Senior Associate, Financial Services Group
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Who Are We?
We built our firm to be everything typical consultancies are not.
At Optimus SBR, we are a dynamic group of entrepreneurial thinkers who come from diverse backgrounds and fields of specialty with a passion for growing business – both ours and our clients’.
As a firm that was built on culture, we value our people and their growth, and we firmly believe that our people come first. Each of us embody the entrepreneurial spirit and have something unique to contribute to the fabric of our organization. Things like our seven employee created-and-led committees and regular celebratory events came from employees who subscribed to building a culture that puts people first. As a consulting firm, our people are our business – their happiness and engagement is directly correlated to our success.
That’s why we’ve been consistently rated one of the best places to work in North America – and are one of the fastest growing.
The Position
As we continue to grow, we will have exciting opportunities for Senior Associates to join our Financial Services Group.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate, build and succeed as part of a team of high performing professionals, and the ability to share challenges and rewards that come from working with a dynamic group of entrepreneurial thinkers who come from diverse backgrounds and fields of specialty with a passion for growing businesses – both ours and our clients’.
Our Senior Associates demonstrate a high level of technical, industry knowledge and skills, while working on various projects across multiple lines of business within Banking and Financial Services.
You are ambitious, enthusiastic and adaptable with the ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment. You have solid working experience and understanding of the processes within Banking and Financial Services. You are confident, ambitious and have the ability to wear multiple hats and adapt to changing needs and environments while working independently.
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What’s in it for you?
Whether you come from another consulting firm, or have experience working in industry, we welcome your unique perspectives and knowledge into our talent pool.
When you come on board, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program including:
Beyond compensation, we also offer:
A Bold Attitude
It means that we’re authentic. What you see is what you get. No preconceived notions. No consultant speak. No nonsense.
It means that we like to think of ourselves as the anti-consultants. We don’t assume to have prescribed answers. We make sure we’re asking the right questions, collaborate with our clients, and get results.
It means that we’re engaging. Our work may never be easy, but that doesn’t mean working with us needs to feel hard. Or onerous. Or boring. The issues we tackle may be challenging, but it’s in our DNA to make the answers inspiring.
It means we judge strategy by its execution. Ideas only make an impact if they inspire action.
It means that we embrace the fog. Our processes, our frameworks, and our trust in one another inspires a sense of confidence that no matter how complex the situation, we’ll find clarity.
It means that our ambition drives us to build the kind of company we’ve always wanted to work for, and the type of company our clients have always wanted to work with.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are always looking for great people to join our team.
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