U.S. Associate Consultant - Digital 2026

Location: Boston, Chicago, New York Overview The Digital practice at L.E.K. invites Associate Consultants to tackle high-impact problems at the intersection of strategy, digital & AI. You will take on significant responsibilities on each case team, gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing research and data to address clients’ core issues. You will also manage workstreams end-to-end, embed with clients, and coach junior team members. Responsibilities Framing ambiguous client problems and designing the analytical or technical approach to solve them Researching and synthesizing — running primary and secondary research and converting findings into actionable recommendations and strategic narratives Prototyping and deploying digital and AI solutions — including agents, data products, evaluation harnesses, and lightweight internal tools Choosing deliberately when a deck, a working prototype, or both are needed and delivering either Owning workstreams end-to-end with accountability for quality and pace Embedding with clients in the field, iterating solutions with end users, and driving adoption alongside the strategy Coaching junior team members across analytical and technical work Communicating findings — written, verbal, and demonstrable — with clear impact for clients Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution with academic excellence 3–4 years of full-time professional experience in strategy consulting, digital / AI product roles, software or data engineering, or a similar mixed environment Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and structure ambiguous problems Hands-on proficiency with modern AI tooling including agent frameworks, prompt design, evals, retrieval-augmented systems; working fluency in at least one production-grade language (Python preferred) Familiarity with data and AI architecture stacks, modern data warehouses, vector stores, orchestration frameworks, and buy-vs-build considerations Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication; able to present to a CIO and demo working software to end users Judgment to know when a problem is better answered with strategic framing than with code, and vice versa Proven leadership and initiative; comfortable embedding with clients in fast-moving, ambiguous environments Ability to integrate digital and AI thinking into traditional strategy casework and contribute to the Digital practice’s growth Strategy consulting experience is advantageous; strong candidates from product, engineering, AI-native consultancies, or corporate digital roles will be considered if they demonstrate consulting readiness. Additional Information Salary and benefits: base salary at Associate Consultant level is $135,000 USD; total potential compensation up to $200,000 USD Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, HSA contributions where applicable, PTO, and other firm-sponsored benefits Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence Tuesday–Thursday and the first Friday of each month Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not available Equal Opportunity Employer; committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances #J-18808-Ljbffr LEK