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Strategy Consultant

Overview

Strategy consultants are advisors who help organisations understand challenges, and how to grow in the long run.

Description

  • Research on the organisation and market to develop useful insights and growth opportunities.
  • Develop clear recommendations and strategic plans to help businesses grow.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and documents to explain findings.
  • Work with teams, clients, and leaders to ensure projects stay on track.
  • Support project work by helping with planning, problem-solving, and carrying out strategic tasks.

Entry requirements

  • You need a Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Management, Engineering, or related fields.
  • Relevant internships or participating in Case Competitions is highly valued. Optionally, an advanced degree like Master of Business Administration can help for competitive roles.

Salary

$4,500 – 7,000

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Strategy consultants are often called 'Doctors for Companies.' When big businesses are struggling, they hire consultants to diagnose problems and prescribe solutions.

What to expect

Build problem-solving and communication skills. You'll study how businesses work, spot problems and opportunities, helping companies decide their next focus.

Soft
skills

Structured Thinking

Ability to dissect complex problems into small, logical steps using frameworks like MECE - Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive principles.

Presentation Skills

Ability to present findings confidently and clearly to senior clients and managers.

Adaptability

Able to adapt to different industries, learning new business contexts and requirements quickly.

Financial Modelling

Skilled in using Microsoft Excel to predict revenue, costs, and market size analysis.

Market Research

Ability to gather data through reports and interviews to understand trends and opportunities.

Data Analysis & Synthesis

Able to turn large amounts of data into simple charts and actionable insights.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

No. While Business or Economics Degrees are common, Engineering is also explicitly listed as relevant, provided you have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Beyond standard internships, participating in Case Competitions is highly valued as it demonstrates ability to apply critical thinking to real-world business problems.

Likely not. Consultants often switch industries every few months, moving from retail projects to banking projects. You're expected to learn new industry fundamentals very quickly.

No, you must be comfortable with numbers. The job involves using Microsoft Excel to predict revenue and costs, and summarise massive data into simple insights.

While you conduct research, the end goal differs. You don't just report information - you help companies decide what to focus on next using research to support strategic decisions.