Consultant (Madrid Office) - United Kingdom - Fide Partners

Description

We are a boutique strategic and management consulting firm specialised in the telecommunications, media and technology sectors (TMT). Founded in 2014 by consultants with over +25 years of industry experience, Fide Partners has grown to become one of the world's leading consulting firms supporting governments, international investors, telecom operators and technology users to achieve their goals. In the last 8 years we have expanded internationally, now with offices in Madrid, London, Boston, Bogota and Mexico City.

We are a global firm working in developed and high-growth markets to serve as a gateway for ideas, experience and best practices. Our vast international experience has led us to support blue-chip clients by devising innovative and tailored solutions, while bringing extensive local knowledge of the trends and drivers of the markets in which they operate.

We are expanding rapidly, so we are looking for people who take the initiative, who bring out the best in others, people who are brilliant team players and who can grow our business without compromising standards, integrity or culture.

[Type of Projects]

Our projects include strategic plan development, business planning, M&A transaction support, commercial and technical due diligence, regulatory advice, operational improvements, GTM (go-to-market) strategy, implementation and digital transformation assignments.

[What are we looking for?]

• Professionals with passion for the TMT industry
• Exceptional talent and highly skilled individuals: quick willing learners, creative critical thinkers and organized strong problem solvers with quantitative and modelling skills
• Key players as front lines of research, analysis and foundation builders of the team's knowledge base
• Communicators of complex ideas via verbal, written and visual means
• Enthusiastic human beings
• True team players with strong interpersonal skills
• Professionals with patience and resilience in the face of uncertainty and complexity
• Trusted TMT advisors for our internal/external clients

[Requirements]

• Candidates applying for this position have completed their academic studies or are within a maximum of 6 months from graduation. (Please note that we do not offer summer internships or graduate programs). For the Madrid and London Office, only MBA candidates will be considered for this internship format
• Candidates must possess a valid work permit for the country of application. Candidates without a work permit will not be considered.
• Undergraduate degree with a Major in Business, Economics, Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Electronic, Computer Science, Data Science), Finance, Management, Strategy, Analytics or a related field. Masters degree is a plus although it is not mandatory
• 2-4 years of experience, preferably in strategic or management consulting, private equity, investment banking, regulatory assignments, M&A transaction support, commercial/technical due diligence or relevant experience in adjacent industries (practise or experience in TMT is a plus but not mandatory)
• Excellent conversational and business English skills (written and oral; an additional European language, such as Spanish, could be an advantage). A high level of English proficiency is required (this might be tested before joining the company).
• Geographical flexibility

[Responsibilities]

• Work closely with Interns, Associate Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers, to conduct research, identify key findings, interpret results and make recommendations
• Consolidate a depth of knowledge in defined areas of work (strategy, transformation, regulatory advice, M&A support and/or expert witness)
• Manage and be responsible for a key project workstream with support and guidance from senior team members
• – identify, develop and evaluate go-to-market (GTM) strategies based on business objectives, market characteristics, end-customer demographics, economic conditions and geographic particularities
• – identify, measure and quantify addressable market issues and opportunities, including market sizing, client share and growth potential for the target business
• – handle benchmarking, sector studies analysis and prepare development documentation (i.e., latest digital trends, best practices and technologies, market demand drivers and competitive landscapes)
• – develop complex technical modelling skills that require a high degree of expertise and attention to detail
• – develop operational models with business scenarios to help the client understand its revenue and profitability and draw paths to achieve overall business growth
• – lead the assessment of target companies in their business transformation processes by analysing operational, financial and economic performance indicators
• – understand regulatory frameworks of the TMT markets and support regulatory consultation processes in the ICT sector
• – support the project team in the establishment of detailed action plans and timelines, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies
• – support the consulting team in structuring business development pitches, client presentations and final deliverables, owning specific sections for which you will be accountable for
• Make contributions to the firm's internal development (i.e., recruiting, training sessions, committees or other firm-building activities)
• Develop strong working relations with team members, playing a crucial role in supporting the development of the most junior team members
• Support the development of intellectual capital
• Foster and enthusiastically promote the firm's culture within the team

[What makes us different?]

We focus on empowering the human side of our teams and shaping the careers and pathways of the people who work with us. We offer many attractive benefits:

• Significant client exposure and impact at all levels
• Opportunities to be exposed to diverse projects at an international scale
• Strong focus on learning and development to provide you with a steady and advanced career path
• A collaborative and fellow-focused environment with your colleagues
• Have a Fide Buddy as a guide and mentor through your first months with us
• Deep specialisation within the industry to become a true advisor in the TMT space
• WFH equipment support
• Flexible and remote work
• Private health coverage and life insurance
• Benefits package according to work location (training sessions, language courses, well-being assistance platform, etc.)
• Company mobile phone with a corporate plan
• Work with outstanding international talent across all disciplines to innovate and create great solutions

*Only CVs in PDF format will be considered (all other formats will be discarded)

Note: For candidates to be considered in our selection process, they must have all the documents and permits required by each country's local legislation, and these must be up to date.