Analyst

CIL is a global growth strategy consultancy. We work with organisations on the decisions that shape growth, from value creation strategies to pricing, data and analytics.
Our approach is rigorous and practical, grounded in deep sub-sector knowledge and careful analysis. We dig into the detail, test assumptions and stress-test every recommendation against the realities of the market. That’s how we help organisations see what matters, think ahead, and set clear priorities that lead to confident decisions and strategies built to deliver results.
We have offices across Europe, the UK and US, and work across a wide range of sectors. Although we work in structured project teams, we are socially very equal, friendly and inclusive – our ‘culture’ is the product of our people. Our values of excellence, integrity, and supportiveness guide how we work, both with clients and each other.

Our Munich office opened in 2021 and has since grown to include 15 consultants. We are currently hiring additional team members to continue this growth.

The Analyst role

The Analyst role is the first stage in a strategy consultant’s career. It is a demanding job, but you will receive first class training from our successful consultants.

As an integral part of our project teams, CIL Analysts will:
- Grasp new business models quickly, typically working on a different project every 4-6 weeks.
- Take responsibility for testing commercial hypotheses through collecting and interrogating primary and secondary research.
- Carry out rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis of industry and internal company datasets.
- Play a key role in debating and refining hypotheses with the project manager and project leader, drafting clear & concise output for inclusion in the final report once agreed.
- Get in front of clients and help present our findings – we firmly believe that early client exposure is a great way to learn and develop.

What we're looking for

What CIL people are like

We have a team of ~270 highly qualified, skilled people across our six offices. Successful CIL people share:
- Strong academic background (we are degree agnostic) from a top university.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in small, high-performing teams.
- Intellectual curiosity, adaptability and a genuine enthusiasm for tackling new and unfamiliar problems.
- A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and the humility to learn quickly.
Qualification criteria
- Outstanding numeracy, written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional research techniques and critical thinking ability.
- Proven workload management skills.
- Business acumen and curiosity for solving business problems.
- We welcome applications from either Bachelor or Master programmes.
- You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a minimum result of 2.5 (or equivalent) in your undergraduate degree.
- Business proficiency (C1 level) in English and German is required.
- Any other languages are an advantage, as many of our projects have an international element. Swedish, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian or French are especially welcome.

Benefits

We are committed to being the best consultancy to work for in our field. As well as the benefits below, we pride ourselves on being flexible to the needs and personal circumstances of every single employee. The main benefits we offer include:
- Clear, meritocratic progression, with exposure to investors and management teams from the start.
- High-quality training delivered within a hugely supportive learning environment. Access to personal online career coaching via a third-party provider.
- Strong exposure to international projects, and regular collaboration with consultants from our other European offices.
- Competitive remuneration (including access to EGYM Wellpass) with our generous discretionary bonus scheme and holiday entitlement (30 days).
- Option to request an extended period of unpaid leave (e.g. for a sabbatical) once you’ve completed two years of service.
- Company events and socials, including a bi-annual company celebration held in London.