Associate Analyst (Intern)

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 the UK, US and Europe, 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. This internship, lasting 4-12 months (dependent on your availability / preference), is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the founding team.

The Associate Analyst role

The Associate Analyst role is highly demanding – we will expect a lot from you, but you will receive first class training and will gain valuable experience with which to build a successful career. CIL Associate Analysts are an integral part of our project teams, and over the course of their placement will be expected to:
- 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 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 & develop.

What we are 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.
- Candidates must be in their final year of study ; this internship offers the opportunity to transition into a full-time position.
- Previous experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy or investment banking / private equity preferred but not essential.
- 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.
- At the time of starting their internship, the successful candidate must have the right to work in Germany.

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:
- 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.
- Access to EGYM Wellpass and holiday entitlement of 30 days per annum.
- Regular company events & socials.

Associate Analyst Testimonials

"Während meines Praktikums im Münchener Büro von CIL durfte ich an vier Projekten aus unterschiedlichen Sektoren (Industrie, Gesundheitssektor und Konsumgüter) mitarbeiten. Diese Vielfalt hat mir nicht nur spannende Einblicke in verschiedene Branchen ermöglicht, sondern auch meine Fähigkeiten in Recherche, Analyse und Report-Erstellung spürbar verbessert. Sehr geschätzt habe ich außerdem die ausgeprägte Feedback-Kultur bei CIL, die gerade am Anfang der Karriere äußerst wertvoll ist. In Kombination mit der engen Zusammenarbeit mit Analysten, Consultants und Senior-Kollegen sowie der offenen, freundlichen Atmosphäre im Büro habe ich mich vom ersten Tag an willkommen gefühlt. Ein Praktikum bei CIL kann ich daher nur empfehlen."

" Das Praktikum bei CIL war für mich der perfekte Einstieg in die Unternehmensberatung. Ich wurde von Anfang an voll ins Team eingebunden und durfte an spannenden M&A- sowie Value-Creation-Projekten mitarbeiten. Was die Erfahrung bei CIL aber so besonders gemacht hat, war die einzigartige Arbeitsatmosphäre, so etwas findet man, glaube ich, bei kaum einer anderen Beratung. Das Team hat mich unglaublich herzlich aufgenommen, und jeder, egal ob Analyst oder Partner, hat sich die Zeit genommen, mich zu unterstützen und mir Dinge zu erklären. Dadurch konnte ich nicht nur viel über Strategy Consulting lernen, sondern mich auch persönlich weiterentwickeln. Ich kann ein Praktikum bei CIL wirklich aus jeder Perspektive empfehlen."