Principal Associate

TRC Advisory is a Chicago‑based boutique consulting firm that helps clients define and deploy the strategies and tactics necessary to outperform. We focus on decisions and actions that maximize value creation via both growth and profitability improvement. At TRC, our team is our greatest asset. We pride ourselves on always fielding the “A‑team” as part of any client engagement, and we are looking to build that team at the Associate Principal level.

What We Offer Our Team At TRC

• Learn at an accelerated pace from experienced consultants and business leaders
• Gain exposure to C‑suite leadership of successful businesses
• Grow at the speed that best works for you
• Be compensated for high performance
• Engage your entrepreneurial spirit to build a business together

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for being a team thought leader and driving full workstreams while working directly with mid to senior‑level clients to develop insight and build alignment.
• Develop and execute full workstreams and serve as lead on insight development for those workstreams. Consistently establish and meet deadlines with minimal errors.
• Mentor Associates and Senior Associates while answering questions and providing direction. Act as a good teammate, while proactively finding ways to create leverage for senior team.
• Regularly engage with the client and own mid‑ and senior‑level client relationships.
• Actively identify opportunities to create value with clients and communicate in an organized and knowledgeable manner.
• Identify high‑value client opportunities, drive appropriate follow‑on work, and take lead on firm communication and client development efforts.

What We Look For In Our Team Members

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BA) from a demanding four‑year college or university with demonstrated outstanding academic achievement
• 7+ years of consulting or relevant business experience
• Problem solvers with analytical capabilities who have an insatiable thirst to solve complex problems
• An entrepreneurial spirit that drives you to always improve upon the status‑quo
• Results‑oriented team players with strong leadership and business building skills
• Demonstrated experience in strategy and/or pricing a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• Willingness to travel to the client site up to 3‑4 days/week (varies by client and/or engagement)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Business Development, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services