Associate/Consultant, Full-time, Budapest/Bucharest

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

BCG's Budapest office has become the regional headquarters for operations for Hungary, Romania, Croatia and Slovenia, having on the ground teams in these countries.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Consultant at BCG, you'll play a pivotal role in collaborative teams, identifying, developing, and implementing solutions for client challenges. Projects can vary in length, size, and location, depending on the client’s challenge. Because our clients operate all over the world, you may travel internationally. You’ll embark on a journey of exploration and innovation, pushing the boundaries to drive impactful change.

Location: Based in Budapest/Zagreb/Ljubljana/Bucharest

• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to address client challenges.
• Analyze data, formulate hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting results and driving implementation.
• Drive independent workstreams, contributing to overall project success.

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree required

• Maximum of 5 years relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail.

• Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with different projects for you to work on.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English AND knowledge of Hungarian or any other SEE language knowledge is a must (Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Romanian)
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environments.

Additional info

Required

For our Budapest office, we strongly recommend to submit both your resume and cover letter (you can upload it to your profile once your application is completed). Finally, please keep in mind that our recruiting process runs in defined application periods as defined below:

2026

Winter Wave 

• Application Deadline: January 31
• Application Feedback: First week of February
• Entry Online Test: From the first half of February
• First Round Interviews: From the second half of February
• Second Round Interviews: From March
  
  

Spring Wave 

• Application Deadline: April 19
• Application Feedback: Second half of April
• Entry Online Test: End of April
• First Round Interviews: From the first half of May
• Second Round Interviews: From the second half of May

Summer Wave 

• Application Deadline: August 31
• Application Feedback: September 4
• Entry Online Test: September 8-9
• First Round Interviews: From September 24
• Second Round Interviews: From October

Career Development: We are committed to your growth. As an Associate Consultant, you'll receive training, coaching, and mentorship to further develop your skills and expertise. At BCG you'll have the opportunity to explore new horizons and expand your potential.

Join Us: Ready to take the next step in your consulting career? Apply now to become an Associate Consultant at BCG and join a vibrant community of forward-thinkers and change-makers. Be part of a team that flourishes with challenge and collaboration, where your ideas are valued and your potential is limitless. Together, let's create solutions and make a lasting impact on businesses and society.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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