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(2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Management Advisory Analyst/Associate (Energy)

Toronto, ONOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-levelCA$92,500–CA$97,500 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • academic performance
  • analytical thinkers
  • creative approaches
  • secondary research
  • interpret data
  • summarize key takeaways
  • oral presentation
  • initiative
  • accurate work
  • consulting

Nice to have

  • energy sector
  • programming languages

Role summary

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking Management Advisory Analysts/Associates for their Energy practice in Toronto. This role involves delivering strategy consulting projects, conducting research, analyzing data, and contributing to client deliverables under supervision. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, a strong academic record, and a keen interest in the energy sector. Essential skills include secondary research, data analysis, client communication, and attention to detail. The position offers a hybrid work model with significant in-office presence and a comprehensive benefits package. This role is specifically for recent graduates.

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Practices seeking to hire candidates with this profile include (hiring locations listed):

  • Energy (Toronto)
  • Our Energy practice provides expert economic and business consulting services to a range of energy and industrial clients, including electric utilities, investors, generators, regulators, renewable energy developers, oil and gas companies, and chemicals clients.

    • Learn more about our work by reviewing our Services and Industries on our website.

    Position Overview

  • Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver strategy consulting projects that address specific client needs in a specific industry;
  • Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical programs;
  • Contribute to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrating findings into broader project deliverables;
  • Conduct telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders;
  • Facilitate industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews;
  • Investigate and analyze market rules, regulations, industry trends, or other documents;
  • Assume responsibility for generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks and PowerPoint presentations) under supervision;
  • Proactively develop your knowledge of an industry as well as consulting methodologies.

    • Check out our blog for a typical day at CRA and how you can make an impact!

    Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academic performance;
  • Experience with, or keen interest in, the sector of focus (energy, or other);
  • Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
  • Understanding of how to conduct secondary research, critically interpret data, and summarize key takeaways;
  • Effective written communication and oral presentation skills;
  • Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work;
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
  • Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events;
  • Periodic travel may be required.

    • To Apply

    To be considered for a position in Canada, we require the following:

  • Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
  • Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals. Also, please note if you have interest in a particular practice and/or a location preference;
  • Transcript – may be unofficial.

    • Note: you must be graduating from a bachelor's or master's degree program for this role. If you are graduating from an MBA/PhD program or have work experience, please visit our Careers site to see current open roles.

    If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.

    Please also note that candidate resume review will commence August 31, and continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

    Career Growth and Benefits

  • CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
  • We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

    • Work Location Flexibility

    CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

    Responsible AI Use in Recruiting

    We believe that recruiting is fundamentally a human process, and we are committed to a hiring process that is consistent, transparent, and people-focused. While AI and other technology-enabled tools help our team operate more efficiently, we strive to provide every candidate with a personalized, thoughtful, and high-touch experience. As CRA invests significant human effort to find qualified members for our teams, we expect candidates to invest corresponding human effort to learn about CRA, prepare thoughtful application materials, and engage with our interviewers. Read more about appropriate hiring manager, recruiting team, and candidate AI at CRA on our website.

    Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

    Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

    Salary and other compensation

    A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is CAD $92,500 – $97,500. Starting pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

    CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.

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