Mba consultant job description

Who We Are
At Verkada, we're rethinking what it means to be physically safe. Designed with simplicity in mind, we currently offer five product lines (video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms and visitor management), which provide seamless visibility through an integrated secure cloud-based software platform. Over 12,000+ organizations worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, frictionless scalability and cutting-edge innovation. But this is just the beginning. We envision a world in which security systems feel as seamless and modern as the organizations they protect and our enterprise solution becomes a model for not just business security, but public security as well.

About Verkada

At Verkada, we're rethinking what it means to be physically safe. Today, we build security cameras that detect action, identify danger and help keep people and places safe and secure. Using a combination of software and hardware, we're transforming an industry that has seen little innovation for decades-and we already support thousands of customers. But this is just the beginning. We envision a world in which security systems feel as seamless and modern as the organizations they protect and our enterprise solution becomes a model for not just business security, but public security as well.

Opportunities At Verkada

At Verkada, we are dedicated to hiring smart and driven individuals who can be part of building and growing our organization. We are hiring MBA grads for full-time positions across the following departments:

Biz Ops: Sales Strategy and Operations
Biz Ops: Strategic Finance
Biz Ops: Supply Chain
Commercial Ops; Pricing
Product
Product Marketing
People Operations

You will be prompted in the application to indicate your interest in one or more of the listed departments. If needed, work sponsorship will be provided.

Must be a current 2nd year MBA student or student in a 1 year Masters/MBA program to apply.

Product QualificationsMinimum of 3 years of experience in a business oriented function Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar quantitative field Strong technical understanding, ability to establish credibility with engineers and customers alike Willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig into data Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical cross-functional teams Experience selling enterprise products is a bonus Ability to speak in detail on web and internet technologies Interview process will include a technical interview
Supply Chain Qualifications Experience with Excel (or related) modeling and simulations Previous supply chain, sales planning, or CM management experience a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to management required Ability to travel at minimum once a quarter to AsiaMaster of Supply Chain degree or MBA with a focus in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or related field
Sales Strategy & Operations Qualifications High-impact self-starter: you take initiative to move projects forward and can operate well with little guidance. You're excited by the possibility of leading cross-functional workstreams and generating buy-in among senior leadership Raw smarts: we are looking for people who can look at complex problems and solve them start to finish Strong analytical skills: you nerd out about data, can quickly structure analyses to answer key business questions to drive decision-making, and will also have perspectives on building the right data architecture. Excel skills are a must; SQL / Tableau / Looker experience a plus Process and operational thinking: you can tackle a problem independently and quickly iterate to a solution, and then also document it in a way that's easy to understand for all audiences. Previous Salesforce experience is a plus Communication and stakeholder management: you'll need to be able to connect with sales reps and hardware engineers alike to figure out how we build the right processes and workflows to drive efficiency while also giving us the data to measure how we're doing. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must Flexibility and hustle: you manage change and ambiguity well, and have no problems juggling multiple priorities while executing in a fast-paced environment. You're comfortable pivoting quickly and often3+ years of professional experience, ideally in consulting, banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or a startup
Strategic Finance Qualifications Raw smarts: we are looking for people with strong business acumen who can approach complex problems and solve them from start to finish.Strong analytical skills: you have a data-driven mentality and high attention to detail; you are excited to dig through data to get actionable insights. Excel skills are a must; SQL / Looker experience is a plus.Excellent modeling skills: you have strong modeling intuition, and a good understanding of how to bring a modeling framework to complicated problems. Strong understanding of accounting and financial concepts is a plus3+ years of professional experience, ideally in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting or similar field
Commercial Ops; Pricing Qualifications Minimum 4 years experience in a business oriented function Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or similar quantitative field Strong quantitative capabilities, ability to engage at portfolio and deal levels Willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig into data Ability to collaborate with and influence sales, product management, and executive teams Experience selling enterprise is a bonus
US Perks & Benefits
- Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays
- Wellness allowance
- Commuter benefits
- Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Verkada is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is support for members and allies of our internal communities like Women at Verkada, Pride at Verkada, Multicultural at Verkada and Parents at Verkada.

MBA Consultant, Automotive & Industrial Group

Who we are:

Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With more than 5,500 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation.

A&M's Automotive and Industrial Group (AIG) provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance and grow stronger. We partner with our clients to identify opportunity, enhance efficiency, and maintain competitive advantage in the areas of corporate strategy, revenue enhancement, information technology, finance, human resources, supply chain management, operations, product development, customer relationships, merger integration and outsourcing advisory. Unlike traditional advisory firms, Alvarez & Marsal is privately held with leadership drawn from the executive ranks of both consultancies and corporations. We provide strategy and hands-on implementation with a bias towards action and results. Working within our clients' operations, we create positive change efficiently and economically, without disruption to business processes and functions.

AIG engagements range from holistic cross-functional transformations, functional performance improvement, interim management and M&A assistance with a clear focus on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA expansion, balance sheet improvements, and increasing shareholder/company value.

What we are seeking:

AIG is targeting high growth in the next 2-4 years. The ideal candidate background is one that possesses functional knowledge/exposure in the automotive and/or industrial sectors with a background in overall operations, supply chain, or product development. We seek to assemble a team with creativity, intellectual curiosity and a wide range of passions and backgrounds. The AIG leadership team is focused on providing career development, training, and exposure to different aspects of the client operations.

What Will You Be Doing?

Managers serve as an integral part of our project teams, routinely exposed to clients and firm leadership, helping our clients solve complex problems from day one of their first projects. The ideal candidate is adaptable to new assignments, systems and tools, can handle multiple tasks concurrently, able to meet deadlines under pressure and has a strong sense of humor.

Managers frequently lead the following types of engagements and will conduct analysis as well as lead teams to deliver results. Hands-on experience in at least several of the following areas is required:

* Product Development and Product Engineering
* Distribution & Logistics, Network Modeling
* Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing
* Business Unit and Operational Transformation
* Direct & Indirect Procurement
* SG&A Cost Reduction
* M&A: Divestitures/Carve-Outs and Integration
* Information Technology and Digital Improvements
* Working with team members through a time-sensitive project by structuring a work plan and managing the process through to completion
* Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, opinions, or facts. Superior analytical skills highly preferred
* Developing findings and making strategic recommendations
* Working with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendations
* Client and stakeholder relationship building

Who will you be working with?

We are not a typical consulting firm. We are a group of entrepreneurial professionals who embody the A&M Core Values -inclusive diversity, integrity, quality, objectivity, fun and personal reward while delivering a tailored and scalable approach to working with private equity, hedge fund, and corporate clients. We present you with opportunities, not a playbook, and we reward you based on performance, not your tenure.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a demonstration of A&M's strong commitment to its people, we offer benefits to support your career, personal and professional developments. This includes performance-based career progression and promotion process, high quality practice-wide training programs, rotation opportunities in other practice areas, employee resource groups, and a health and wellness program. Click here to learn about our commitment to your well-being.

A&M recognizes that our people fuel our growth, and you and your team will be provided with the best available training and development resources, as well as networking opportunities. Click here to learn more about why A&M is a great place to work.

Professional Skills:

* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
* Strong technical acumen, analytical skills, and comfortable working with complex data
* Ability to partner with team members through time-sensitive projects, structuring a work plan and managing processes to completion
* Synthesize meaningful insights from data, opinions, or facts, and develop findings and make strategic recommendations
* Able to quickly articulate and communicate information, adapt effectively to audience
* Ability to work with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendations
* Build and drive the case for change on related work streams and projects
* Independently structure problem solving approaches and adapt quickly to changing direction
* Synthesize complex analysis and identifies implications with attention to detail
* Advanced written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client ready document and presentation development
* Ability to deliver time-pressured projects on-time and on-quality
* Structured project management (time, team and work-stream management)
* Client relationship focus with ability to understand culture, political environment, stakeholder agendas
* Working with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendations
* High energy style, flexible and adaptive with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

* 5-10 years of business experience
* 2+ years of consulting experience or corporate positions with operational, engineering or financial focus
* A Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or other technical field preferred
* MBA preferred
* Preferred exposure to consulting in a professional services firm environment or corporate positions with a financial and operational focus
* Flexibility for 80% overnight travel

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Voluntary Inclusion

It is Alvarez & Marsal's policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

**OneMain MLP:**

The MBA Leadership Path (MLP) is an 18-month leadership program designed for recent business school graduates to explore a wide range of concepts, programs, and services to prepare for an assignment in any of OneMain's business lines. You will engage in high-impact strategic assignments, across different areas of the business, to help drive key business objectives and initiatives that support the organization's strategic priorities.

While each rotation is unique, each experience will offer you the opportunity to work collaboratively, build business partnerships and develop a diverse set of skills and leadership attributes. As you progress to subsequent rotations, you will acquire new and more complex skills while strengthening your fundamental business knowledge. Rotations may include:

+ Finance

+ Analytics

+ Marketing

+ Capital Markets

+ Operations

**Locations May Include:**

-Wilmington, DE

-Baltimore, MD

-New York City, NY

-Charlotte, NC

**About You:**

-You can collaborate across teams and build strong, influential relationships

-You can take initiative and thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

-You demonstrate a learning mindset and passion for continuous growth

-You can identify critical insights and propose solutions to complex problems

-You have enthusiasm for a career in financial services

-You have a comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to explore a variety of challenges and pivot as needed.

-You are a clear, articulate communicator

-You are comfortable making brave decisions with an ability to collaboratively influence and effectively interact at all levels, both internally and externally in a matrixed environment.

**Required Skills & Experiences:**

-Undergraduate degree and MBA from an accredited business school with a graduation date of Dec 2022 or between May/June 2023

-Outstanding academic achievement

-1-5 years of relevant work experience

-Demonstrated ability to analyze business data and strategy

-Analytical skills desired; Python and SQL experience is a bonus

-Leadership experience through on-campus involvement or work experience

-Excellent written, interpersonal and presentation skills

-Creative thinking and strong analytical skills

-Proven ability to connect across groups enabling more communication, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across the enterprise

-Experience working in Microsoft excel and PowerPoint required

-Willingness to travel

**Competencies:**

-High Integrity

-Pursuit of Excellent

-Enterprise Mindset

-Bias for Action and Speed

-Open to Change

-Customer Focused

-Great Team Player

-Fact-Based/Well Thought Out Analysis

OneMain Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identify, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.