AArete Careers

Description

Consulting Intern

2025 Internship Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025

AArete is one of a kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

As an Intern at AArete, you'll have the opportunity to directly impact both team and client objectives while fostering your personal growth. We seek organized, motivated individuals excited to join our experienced consulting team and serve clients across healthcare, financial services, retail, and other industries.

AArete Interns work closely with clients to understand critical issues and develop strategies for meaningful change. You’ll leverage your analytical skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to excellence. We’re looking for critical thinkers with exceptional communication skills who are eager to dive deep into business challenges, data analytics, and business case development to drive project success.

In this role, you'll demonstrate your analytical abilities and support the successful execution of project goals and deliverables. You'll have the chance to make a significant impact by addressing unique business challenges in both client and internal projects.

Work you’ll do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement solutions that push the boundaries of innovation
• Partner with your cohort of interns on a pro-bono consulting project, supporting a non-profit organization to improve operational efficiency
• Work directly with AAretians across levels
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and SQL for data analysis for clients
• Gain insight from analysis and data interpretation to identify client savings opportunities and put together an actionable business case
• Prepare deliverables to project leadership for final review
• Work with our consulting teams to dissolve real world problems for clients
• Understand business-specific context of clients

What you’ll gain

• Professional and personal growth through a comprehensive internship program designed to develop your skills and career
• Direct impact on team and client objectives, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to real-world projects
• Hands-on experience with our experienced consulting team, working on impactful projects across diverse industries
• Exposure to various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and retail, broadening your industry knowledge
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field
• Networking opportunities with professionals and leaders in the consulting industry
• Competitive compensation and valuable insights to kickstart your consulting career

Requirements

Education & Eligibility

• Current undergraduate student entering either their 3rd year of a 4-year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5-year program (Spring 2026 Grad)
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship 
• Must be able to spend the summer in our downtown Chicago office, personal preference and circumstances will be taken into consideration for any remote candidates who are unable to be on site

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in consulting
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies
• Ability to approach problem-solving with logical and analytical thinking
• Capable of understanding business and project goals to craft and deliver meaningful solutions to our clients
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and SQL, with the ability to further develop and apply these skills
• Works effectively both independently and in group settings
• Excited to support Analysts, Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Managers in developing creative solutions for clients

Preferred Requirements

• Degree/Major in Business Administration or Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field
• 3.3 or higher cumulative and major GPA
• Relevant work experience, including internships, summer positions, or part-time jobs
• Active involvement in university clubs or organizations related to consulting, business, or leadership, showcasing relevant skills and interests

Why AArete?

We are an innovative management and technology consulting firm. In Greek, our name signifies “excellence” – due to this the bar is set high at AArete. We believe that any organization can succeed by enriching and empowering its people – starting with our own team members. Our distinctive Culture of Care compels us to collaboratively solve problems that effect purposeful change for our clients and community.

We’re growing fast, and you will too. At AArete, we want you to realize your full potential by having direct impact delivering on our mission while prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment.

At AArete, you’ll collaborate with team members across the globe. While we have offices in the US, India, and the UK, based on your preference and client needs, AAretians may work on-premises and/or remotely.

About AArete

AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and advisory services. Our cross-industry solutions are powered through modern technology, market intelligence, and big data to drive purposeful change and actionable outcomes.

AArete is guided by our deeply embedded principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

We are proud to have earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and named as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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