Human Capital Strategy & Value Creation Consultant

About the Company

Patrick Morgan is a specialist talent intelligence and strategic advisory firm dedicated solely to the global consulting and professional services sector. Established by a widely recognized figure in professional services, the firm supports leadership teams and private equity investors with executive talent, market intelligence, growth strategy, due diligence, and value creation. With a strong footprint in the UK and fast-growing operations across North America, Patrick Morgan works with influential leaders and investors across the industry.

This position offers exposure to some of the most pressing strategic issues facing consulting firms worldwide, including AI-driven disruption, talent strategy, growth, mergers and acquisitions, operating model change, and value creation.

Role Overview

Patrick Morgan is looking for an analytically strong Analyst or Associate-level Strategy & Value Creation Consultant to join its expanding US business. The role suits a recent graduate, a current Master's student, or an early-career professional who is interested in consulting, professional services, private equity, and strategy.

In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders on strategic analysis, executive search, industry research, and value creation work for consulting firms globally.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategy, due diligence, and value creation projects for professional services firms and investors.
• Study industry movements across consulting, including AI, digital change, talent trends, and M&A activity.
• Speak with senior executives to collect timely market and leadership intelligence.
• Create market maps, competitor assessments, and sector intelligence materials.
• Carry out research and analysis on the worldwide consulting and professional services landscape.
• Help prepare executive presentations and client-facing deliverables.
• Maintain and expand databases covering consulting firms, executives, investors, and market updates.
• Use advanced AI tools and research platforms to improve research quality and analytical speed.
• Support business development, thought leadership, and broader market intelligence efforts.

Requirements

• Strong curiosity, a fast learning mindset, and a willingness to develop quickly.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving ability, ideally enhanced by AI tools.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Prior experience in market research or strategic analysis.
• Comfort using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, or similar research and productivity tools.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Data Analytics, or a related area is preferred, or the candidate may be currently finishing such a degree.
• Interest in consulting, professional services, private equity, or strategy.
• Exposure to data visualization, financial analysis, or business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Previous internship experience in consulting, finance, corporate strategy, or research is an advantage.

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to consulting CEOs, partners, investors, and senior industry figures.
• Practical experience supporting strategic growth and value creation work.
• Deep insight into the changing consulting and professional services market.
• Hands-on experience with modern AI and research platforms.
• Mentoring from experienced advisors with backgrounds in strategy, consulting, executive search, and M&A.
• The chance to develop with a fast-expanding international business.

Additional Information

This role is based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area and is a full-time onsite position.

No stipend or salary amount was specified in the source information.