Consultant

Fairmont Consulting Group is a fast-growing Boston and D.C.-based firm focused on merger and acquisition (M&A) due diligence and strategic advisory services for private equity, investor, and corporate clients active in the aerospace, defense, and government services sectors. We are currently seeking applicants from Senior Analysts through Consultants. Successful applicants will support engagements through market research, competitive analysis, database development, and other related activities commensurate with their role and experience. They will be an integral part of our project teams, and our team members frequently interact directly with our clients as well as industry stakeholders. At Fairmont, you’ll find a very entrepreneurial and collegial working environment, with an atmosphere of trust, respect, and collaboration. We enjoy our work and share a passion for making a positive impact on our clients and the aerospace and defense industry as a whole. Our work products are rigorously analytical, highly customized, creative, insightful, and address our clients’ most challenging questions around corporate-level strategy and acquisitions. The nature of our engagements is such that we spend the majority of our time working from our own Boston or Washington D.C. offices, with travel limited to a few days each month. Ensuring a good work-life balance for everyone on the team is a key founding tenet of our firm. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, economics, finance, or business MBA or relevant graduate degree (policy, economics, security studies) from a top-tier institution Solid academic credentials as demonstrated through GPA and class rank (top quartile) commensurate with academic excellence FIVE years post-undergraduate experience in one of our core markets: aerospace, defense, space, or government services Proven experience in one or more of our core functional areas: market analysis, strategy, commercial due diligence Demonstrated domain knowledge in aerospace, defense, and/or government services Demonstrated functional expertise in business analysis, corporate strategy and/or mergers & acquisitions Flexibility, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint Client and/or prior employer references strongly preferred Compensation Compensation is benchmarked against McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting Group, with commensurate expectations for candidate credentials, experience, and job performance. Fairmont provides generous benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a 401K match, ten holidays, and four weeks of personal leave (split between discretionary PTO and firm holidays). But what really sets our firm apart from the others is our positive work/life balance, small company environment, and opportunity to make a real impact on the firm, our clients, and our industry. Company Description Fairmont Consulting Group is a fast-growing Boston and D.C.-based firm focused on due diligence and strategic advisory services for clients active in the aerospace, defense, government services, and space sectors. Fairmont’s rigorous analysis and unique insights help drive higher return on investment for financial sponsors and higher shareholder value for corporate clients. The Fairmont team brings deep industry expertise to bear on behalf of our clients. We provide customized, highly analytical solutions, bringing a fresh perspective and a creative, resourceful approach to our clients' most challenging diligence and strategy needs. We cultivate an atmosphere of trust, respect and collaboration, both internally as a team and externally with our clients. Our work is challenging but rewarding, and we are seeking colleagues who will appreciate both the challenge and the opportunity Fairmont offers. #J-18808-Ljbffr