Associate Consultant

Location: Global (hybrid options available)
Rates: Competitive market rates consistent with experience & expertise
Contract Type: B2B Contract between Namaste Management & Associate's Personal Company

About Namaste Management

Headquartered in London, Namaste Management is a specialist global management consultancy firm delivering expert services to private equity, corporate, and public sector clients. Operating since 1998, our core offerings include ( ):

• Strategic Business & IT planning and execution, including Target Operating Models
• Value creation planning and implementation
• Business change & transformation delivery across all business functions
• Interim leadership for functional and programme roles

Our Associate Community and Team work across all industry sectors - leveraging structured frameworks and proprietary tools to reduce delivery risk, accelerate outcomes, and upskill client teams to carry forward future initiatives.

Role Overview

We seek experienced independent consultants to join our Associate Community to support the delivery of high-impact programmes in business & IT strategy execution, transformation and change design and delivery, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), along with experts in portfolio, programme and project delivery. Join our tight-knit team of expert practitioners delivering value-driven engagement and execution across industry sectors and business functions.

Key Responsibilities include one or more of key client project types:

• Collaborate on the development and execution of business and IT strategies, including target operating models
• Supporting or driving M&A activities - conducting due diligence, as well as integration and carve out planning and execution
• Lead and support change & transformation delivery, ensuring stakeholder alignment
• Contribute to programme governance, assurance reviews, and risk management
• Utilise Namaste Management's methodologies and toolsets to ensure timely, cost-effective execution, whilst allowing upskilling of client teams

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of consulting, corporate strategy/development, private equity, or project leadership experience
• 5+ years of industry experience in BAU business and/or functional leadership roles
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills with excellent MS Office Application proficiency, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working in high-performing teams
• Keen interest in structured change, M&A, strategy execution, and governance
• Bachelor or masters degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, or industry sector-related

Why Join Us?

• Diverse Exposure: Work with private equity, mid-large corporate, and public sector clients
• Steep Learning Curve: Hands-on project involvement and/or leadeship across business-critical initiatives
• Methodology-backed: Access proprietary tools, frameworks, and a supportive learning culture with like-minded professionals
• Career Mobility: Freedom to continue to excel as an independent consultant, with the opportunity to step into internal leadership roles
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with senior practitioners and our network of interim experts

Apply Now

If you're driven to shape strategy, lead transformation, mange M&A complexity, and help clients succeed, Namaste Management is the place to demonstrate your consulting expertise with demanding clients and within an excellent team environment.

To apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant background. We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Namaste Management champions diversity, inclusion, and equality - regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.