Strategy& Black Talent (Graduate Pathway), London, 2023

Programme

Strategy& Black Talent is a supported recruitment pathway to a full-time Associate Role, where you’ll meet and learn from our inspiring Black leaders. They’ll share their career journeys with you and explain why we’re passionate about diversity, giving you the chance to find out what a future career with us in strategy consulting could look like. You’ll have the opportunity to attend a virtual insight day followed by an (optional) in-person networking event hosted in our London office.

Black talent is currently underrepresented in our industry and recent stats have shown that there are only 11 Black equity partners across the largest four accountancy firms in the UK, with over 50% of whom are partners at PwC. We know we have more work to do in reaching Black students and encouraging them to explore opportunities at PwC. We hope this pathway will help pave the way to a more diverse workplace and support those with Black African or Caribbean heritage, including those from Black African and Caribbean mixed/multiple ethnic groups.

What you’ll do

During the insight day, we’ll provide hints and tips on how to showcase your skills and experiences on your CV, how to write effective and relevant cover letters and begin to build your commercial awareness. There will also be a dedicated case study workshop based on a project that the Strategy& team has recently completed, allowing you the opportunity to practice in a friendly, open and supportive environment. Throughout the day there are many opportunities to ask questions and network with the team.

At a later date, attendees will then have the opportunity to join us in our London office for a networking evening, where you will meet our team in-person. They will speak candidly about strategy consulting and our firm, and answer any questions you may have.

What you’ll gain

After attending the insight day and networking event, you’ll be able to continue along the application process for a full-time Associate role within the Strategy& team. If successful at the next stage, you’ll be invited to take part in our assessment days. Participants will also be allocated a buddy to offer help and support throughout the remainder of the process.

Please note that you’ll not be assessed during the insight day or at the networking event.

What you’ll need

To be eligible for this pathway, you’ll need to be:

• entering your final year of undergraduate/postgraduate study this autumn or Be a recent graduate who’s able to start a full-time Associate role in autumn 2024 or spring 2025
• have the right visa eligibility to start a full-time Associate role in autumn 2024 or spring 2025
• be available to attend a virtual insight day on Friday 6 October 2023.

When to apply

• Please submit your application by Friday 4 August 2023 (this includes a CV, Cover Letter and completing our online assessment).
• Decisions will be communicated to applicants by Friday 8 September 2023.
• The Black Talent insight day is scheduled to take place on Friday 6 October 2023, with the optional in-person networking evening on Monday 9 October 2023.
• If you wish to continue along the process of applying for our full-time Associate role, you’ll be invited to resubmit your revised CV and cover letter.
• If successful, you’ll be invited to take part in our assessment days.
• Assessment days will be held mid-November 2023 to early-December 2023 (please note dates will be confirmed and communicated with applicants as soon as possible)
• Formal full-time Associate role offers will be made on the day of your final round interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Internship

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 448141WD
Expected start date: 06/10/2023