Heidrick & Struggles · 14 hours ago
Heidrick Consulting--Analyst Immersion Program 2026
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHeidrick & Struggles is a leadership advisory firm, and they are seeking candidates for their Analyst Immersion Program starting in August 2026. The Analyst role provides an opportunity to learn the consulting cycle through research, data analysis, and client engagement while contributing to various organizational transformation initiatives.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Amanda Makoski, PHR
Responsibilities
Conducts research, organizes and analyses client data and presents results in a simplified format
Organizes and interprets data themes (using qualitative, basic quantitative analytical techniques), driving real insights to support decision making
Gathers and analyses client data, drawing on a range of problem-solving skills to identify themes and insights
Prepares client output that conveys results in a compelling way
Structures interview guides / data collection / surveys with limited guidance
Prepare for engaging with clients in meetings and/or second chairing assessments with clients
Takes responsibility and ownership over assigned work, proactively managing to completion
Ensures work is “client ready” (e.g. error free, aligned with expectations, ready to be shared with client) and actively manages expectations with team during any draft-revision processes
Plans and prioritizes own work, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
Achieves target utilization of 70%
Supports team in producing high quality deliverables
Works collaboratively with all colleagues across the wider organization (HC and H&S)
Develops and maintains professional presence and behaviour
Interacts with the client team, is aware of own impact
Builds personal reputation as a trusted and respected team player (via work quality and behaviour)
Is a role model, operating at the highest ethical standards with clients and team, operating at the highest ethical standards, living the firm’s values
As required, supports the design and roll out of new products/tools
Contributes to business development and prepares to execute won initiatives
Contributes to internal initiatives, supporting the ongoing improvement of the business and employee experience
Demonstrated personal growth and development
Builds and shares reusable, client ready materials, insights (including case studies) and project learnings
Contributes to internal or external knowledge development or sharing
Has a deep knowledge of one or more HC solutions
Proactively develops own learning/ has a learning mindset and contributes across a broad range of client projects
Organize and maintain libraries of knowledge collateral, ensuring easy access for users
Coordinate the capture of client data and ensure compliance with data regulations
Project management and delivery
Qualification
Required
1 - 2 years of work experience with 1 year in a management, strategy, or leadership consulting environment with regular exposure and engagement with clients
An undergraduate degree is required
Strong interpersonal skills
High emotional intelligence
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Passion for client service
Preferred
Advanced degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field strongly preferred
Interest in leadership, people, commercial dynamics, organizations and behavior; leads with curiosity – about others, our business, our clients' businesses
Highly numerate and structured in thinking possessing a problem solving, solution-oriented mindset
Thinking agility: thinks ahead, analyses and solves problems, is innovative and handles ambiguity well
Commercial awareness / business acumen
Domain expertise (organisation/team/leadership assessment & development, succession/board advisory, Culture Shaping, D&I
Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Word and advanced Excel
Excellent writing skills; can prepare concise and compelling reports
Excellent attention to detail
Fluent English speaking; other language skills a plus
Willingness to travel locally and globally as required
Company
Heidrick & Struggles
Heidrick & Struggles is the premier provider of executive search, corporate culture and leadership consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
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