Associate Consultant Intern (Madrid Office)

[Brief intro to Fide Partners]

We are a boutique strategic and management consulting firm specialised in the telecommunications, media and technology sectors (TMT). Founded in 2014 by consultants with over +25 years of industry experience, Fide Partners has grown to become one of the world's leading consulting firms supporting governments, international investors, telecom operators and technology users to achieve their goals. In the last 8 years we have expanded internationally, now with offices in Madrid, London, Bogota, Boston and Mexico City.

We are a global firm working in developed and high-growth markets to serve as a gateway for ideas, experience and best practices. Our vast international experience has led us to support blue-chip clients by devising innovative and tailored solutions, while bringing extensive local knowledge of the trends and drivers of the markets in which they operate.

We are expanding rapidly, so we are looking for people who take the initiative, who bring out the best in others, people who are brilliant team players and who can grow our business without compromising standards, integrity or culture.

[Type of Projects]

Our projects include strategic plan development, business planning, M&A transaction support, commercial and technical due diligence, regulatory advice, operational improvements, GTM (go-to-market) strategy, implementation and digital transformation assignments-

[What are we looking for?]

• Professionals with an interest in the TMT industry
• Exceptional talent and highly skilled individuals: agile learners, curious critical thinkers, problem solvers and people willing to go the extra mile to develop the hard skills of a strategic consultant
• Business-focused multitasking vision
• Key players in supporting research tasks
• Good communicators of ideas via verbal, written and visual means
• Enthusiastic human beings
• True team players with strong interpersonal skills
• Solid MS skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Professionals with patience and resilience in the face of uncertainty and complexity

[Requirements]

• Candidates applying for this position have completed their academic studies or are within a maximum of 6 months from graduation.
• Candidates should be actively seeking internships lasting for 6 months and have full-time availability after the completion of it (Please note that we do not offer summer internships or graduate programs)
• Candidates must possess a valid work permit for the country of application or be eligible for a university internship agreement (Please note we will not be sponsoring visas for junior candidates)
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Engineering (Telecommunications, Industrial, Electrical, Computer Science), Finance, Management, Strategy, Analytics or a related field
• The candidate should have some previous work experience (internships) and/or involvement in extracurricular activities (e.g. Consulting Club, or any other associated with the line of business), exchanges or similar
• Excellent conversational and business English skills (written and oral; an additional European language, such as Spanish, could be an advantage). A high level of English proficiency is required (this might be tested before joining the company).
• Passionate about learning and developing an interest in the TMT industry, with the ability to absorb information effectively and a growth mindset
• Solid MS skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), creating high-impact presentations and support the development of robust financial and operational models
• Geographical flexibility

[Responsibilities]

• Work closely with Associate Consultants, Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers, conducting research and interpreting results
• Begin to consolidate a depth of knowledge in defined areas of work (strategy, transformation, regulatory advice, M&A support and/or expert witness)
• Collaborate on a project workstream, always with the support and guidance of senior team members, being responsible for key fragments of a project workstream, which may range from benchmarking to quantitative analysis requiring a high degree of attention to detail and method
• – support the evaluation of go-to-market (GTM) strategies, market assessments, end-customer demographics, economic conditions and geographic particularities
• – contribute to the measurement and quantification of addressable markets and growth opportunities
• – assist and contribute to the research efforts of the latest digital trends, industry best practices and rising technologies
• – provide inputs and trends for operational models
• – support the analysis of operational, financial and economic performance data of target companies
• – familiarise with TMT regulatory frameworks and participate in regulatory consultation processes
• – support the project team in structuring business development pitches, client presentations and final deliverables
• Make contributions to the firm’s internal development
• Develop strong working relations with team members

[What makes us different?]

We focus on empowering the human side of our teams and shaping the careers and pathways of the people who work with us. We offer many attractive benefits:

• Significant client exposure and impact at all levels
• Opportunities to be exposed to diverse projects at an international scale
• Strong focus on learning and development to provide you with a steady and advanced career path
• A collaborative and fellow-focused environment with your colleagues
• Have a Fide Buddy as a guide and mentor through your first months with us
• Deep specialisation within the industry to become a true advisor in the TMT space
• WFH equipment support
• Flexible and remote work
• Work with outstanding international talent across all disciplines to innovate and create great solutions

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*Only CVs in PDF format will be considered (all other formats will be discarded)

Note: For candidates to be considered in our selection process, they must meet the above mentioned requirements, have all the documents and permits required by each country's local legislation, and these must be up to date.