Overview

As a Consultant at Roland Berger, you join international strategy projects and work on challenging assignments for companies around the globe. You structure complex questions, analyze markets, business models and competitors, conduct interviews and workshops, and develop strategic recommendations for management decisions. Entry is possible with a completed academic degree combined with relevant strategic work experience.

What does a Consultant at Roland Berger do?

As a Consultant, you take responsibility for defined workstreams or parts of project modules. You shape the approach, structure complex questions and steer analyses from the initial hypothesis to the final recommendation. You analyze markets, business models and competitors, conduct interviews and workshops and turn findings into compelling management presentations. You will apply AI tools with confidence and precision, critically interpret and question results, monitor automated data processes, and develop strategic recommendations – which you will present in structured and impactful management presentations. Depending on the project, you may coordinate tasks delivered by junior colleagues and provide constructive feedback.

From the beginning, you work in international teams with different professional backgrounds and perspectives. This helps you build consulting skills, industry understanding and a strong network across Roland Berger.

What does it take to join Roland Berger as a Consultant?

To join Roland Berger as a Consultant, you need a completed academic degree plus relevant strategic work experience. Strong analytical thinking, confidence in using AI, fluent English and several months of international experience are also important. Demanding practical experience with a strategic focus as well as entrepreneurial thinking and personal initiative show that you are ready to take on responsibility and approach complex challenges in a structured way. Team spirit, curiosity, strong communication skills and the ability to turn ideas into action complete your profile. Please check the specific requirements in the relevant job posting, as they may vary by location.

How does Roland Berger prepare Consultants for the next career step?

As a Consultant, you deepen your industry and functional expertise while gradually taking on more responsibility in projects and in your interactions with clients. At Roland Berger, you take ownership of your development. Clear career stages , regular feedback and personal sparring partners provide guidance while leaving room for your professional interests and individual goals.

At the beginning of your learning journey, you take part in our 14-day international “Kickoff”, where you acquire the skills needed for project work and build a global network with colleagues from around the world.

Multi-day bootcamps support you throughout the different career stages and prepare you specifically for new responsibilities. In addition, you can take part in digital and in-person training courses to develop your skills based on your individual needs and continuously build your capabilities in AI and emerging technology trends. Find out more about training and development opportunities at Roland Berger.

How flexible and sustainable is work in management consulting?

Working in management consulting is demanding and strongly shaped by the specific project context. It requires commitment, flexibility, empathy and team spirit. At Roland Berger, our “New Ways of Working” initiative promotes sustainable ways of working and a good balance between professional and personal life. Our B&me program creates a flexible work environment that accommodates different life phases, individual needs and personal goals. In practice, this means:

• Flexible working models such as home office, part-time arrangements and sabbaticals
• Initiatives that support sustainable workload management, flexible work arrangements and health
• Thoughtful project planning mechanisms for greater transparency and effective collaboration within teams

What benefits can Consultants expect at Roland Berger?

We create an environment where you can do challenging work, grow professionally and shape your career over the long term.

Please note: The benefits listed below reflect our offerings in the DACH region. Benefits may vary depending on your location.

Development and career

• Structured development programs with training and coaching
• Flexible working models such as sabbaticals, part-time options and international transfer opportunities
• Financial support for MBA, Master’s or PhD leave, depending on applicable programs and location
  

Wellbeing and corporate culture

• Vacation and unpaid leave options, depending on location
• Wellbeing initiatives and selected individual support offerings
• Sports, wellness or mobility benefits in selected offices
• Vibrant company culture with team events and affinity groups featuring international networking events, such as those organized through our LGBTQ+ network JustBe or Women@Roland Berger

You can find a complete overview on the Roland Berger benefits page.

How does the application process for Consultants work?

In the application process, we want to understand how you think, what drives you, and how you approach complex questions. After submitting your application online, the process may include an online assessment, interviews, case studies and a final conversation with a member of the management team. Roland Berger recommends allowing sufficient lead time before your ideal start date; the exact process and timing may vary by location and role.

During the interviews, we want to get to know you as a person: your motivation, your experiences and your reasons for choosing strategy consulting and Roland Berger. In the case interview, we are interested not only in the final answer, but in how you structure problems, develop hypotheses, deal with uncertainty and explain your thinking clearly.

Additional guidance is available in the Roland Berger interview tips.

Why join Roland Berger as a Consultant?

Roland Berger combines European roots with a global perspective. Since 1967, we have supported companies in making decisions that matter – from strategy and performance to transformation, innovation and sustainability. As a Consultant, you become part of our firm and take on responsibility early in projects that connect business relevance with real-world impact.

At Roland Berger, you do not just develop strategies – you work with clients to turn ideas into tangible solutions. You benefit from entrepreneurial spirit, international collaboration and a culture that values initiative, team spirit and personal growth.

If you are analytical, entrepreneurial and ready to help shape the future of business, we look forward to receiving your application as a Consultant at Roland Berger.

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