Job Description

Working Student - Travel, Cities and Infrastructure at Boston Consulting Group summary:

As a Working Student at Boston Consulting Group within the Travel, Cities and Infrastructure practice, you will support analysts and experts by conducting strategic research, developing topics, and crafting technical solutions. The role involves collaboration with a global team on projects spanning travel, transport infrastructure, tourism, cities, and logistics, providing valuable experience in strategic consulting. This temporary position offers hands-on learning in a dynamic environment focused on optimizing movement, infrastructure development, and sustainability initiatives.

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a motivated candidate to support our analysts and experts with a wide range of activities, including everyday topic development, strategic research, and crafting technical solutions. You'll collaborate closely with our global team of expert analysts, gaining insight into BCG's approach to solving our clients' challenges. This position offers you a unique opportunity to learn in a highly professional and fast-paced environment, providing you with valuable experience and a deep dive into the world of strategic consulting.

 

Travel, Cities and Infrastructure (TCI) at BCG, covering many different segments that form a significant and dynamic part of the global economy – Infrastructure, Travel, Transport, Tourism, Real Estate, Cities and Logistics, to name just a few. There are three sectors at the heart of the PA:

 

- Travel, Transport Infrastructure & Leisure (TTL)
- Logistics, Parcel/Postal & Shipping (LPS)
- Cities, Infrastructure Development, Real Estate & Tourism (CRT)

 

You can work up to 20 hours/week during your semesters and up to 40 hours/week during your vacation time. The role offers enough flexibility to combine personal, academic, and professional life. This is a temporary role from min. 12 to max. 24 months. You need to be an enrolled university student in Germany.

 

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Working with a global team in a multi-cultural environment and in a matrix organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with all levels of seniority
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Strong Excel data modelling and PowerPoint capabilities
• Embracing new technologies and solutions, including GenAI tools
• Creative, yet structured problem solver
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks & stakeholders in parallel
• Proactive attitude with maturity to work independently with senior stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal credibility, reliability, and service mentality
• Highest ethical standards, able to maintain discretion and confidentiality

What You'll Bring

• Academic Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in business, economics, or a related field with a strong academic record
• Industry Passion and Interest: Passionate about influencing the future of travel, transport, tourism, cities, and infrastructure
• Mindset for a Complex and Dynamic Work Environment: Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced setting and manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail and deadlines; excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills: Team player and collaborator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Demonstrates advanced skills mainly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a plus

Who You'll Work With

You will work within the Vantage Team - our global expert team - in BCG's 3TCI practice (Transport, Travel, Tourism, Cities, and Infrastructure) that enables our clients to “Build, Advance & Move” by optimizing the movement of people and goods by train, plane, ship, or road, enhancing the experiences of residents and tourists, and improving infrastructure and real estate development. All while we are supporting our clients in reducing their carbon footprint and seizing the decarbonization opportunity.

While working within the Vantage Team, you would also play a role in managing and disseminating knowledge within the firm, participating in the creation of internal databases and tools that facilitate the sharing of insights and best practices across BCG's global network; which will offer you a unique experience in research, analysis, and practical applications.

Additional info

The Vantage Team at BCG is an integral component of the firm, serving as a hub of expertise that elevates the quality of consulting services offered. This team is composed of global experts with specialized industry knowledge and analytical skills, dedicated to providing BCG’s projects with a depth of insight. The Vantage Team is also instrumental in the cultivation, management, and dissemination of knowledge within BCG. This includes the creation of comprehensive databases and innovative tools that facilitate the sharing of best practices and insights across the global firm. The Vantage Team not only supports BCG’s position as a leader in strategic consulting but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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Keywords:

strategic consulting, travel and infrastructure, transportation logistics, urban development, sustainability, data analysis, project management, global collaboration, research and analysis, stakeholder communication

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area,

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