Associate Consultant / Consultant US 2026

About the position Dalberg Advisors is a strategic advisory firm combining the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and networks across emerging and frontier markets. We work collaboratively across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to fuel inclusive growth and help clients achieve their goals. You aspire to become a social impact leader by tackling some of the most critical issues facing society today—from advancing gender equity and justice, to addressing climate change, to expanding financial inclusion and economic mobility. You bring structured problem-solving skills, strong analytical thinking, and a commitment to translating evidence into practical, actionable solutions. You are comfortable engaging with data and analysis and open to using new tools (including AI-enabled approaches) where they add value—always in service of impact, equity, and sound judgment. You are a motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You are excited to build your career in Washington DC or Seattle, contributing to locally anchored and globally relevant work.

Responsibilities

• Support research and analysis as a key contributor to project teams
• Dive deeply into issues to uncover insights that shape project outcomes
• Build foundational knowledge across sectors such as gender equity, justice, climate, and financial inclusion
• Serve as a reliable backbone of project execution
• Lead research and analytical workstreams, ensuring rigor and relevance
• Integrate qualitative insights and quantitative evidence into clear strategic narratives
• Drive project delivery and present recommendations to clients
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders
• Coach and mentor junior team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations or a related field
• Excellent academic record
• Minimum 1 year of experience in business, finance, government, or the nonprofit sector is preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
• Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations or a related field
• Excellent academic record
• 2–3 years’ experience as a top performer in management consulting, policy advisory, social impact, finance, or a similarly rigorous environment
• Strong analytical abilities, including experience with qualitative research, quantitative analysis, and/or financial or economic modeling
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
• Professionalism and experience working directly with clients, including senior leaders in public, private, or social sector organizations
• Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similar complex environments
• Demonstrated fluency with English and Spanish speaking and writing skills

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in foreign languages
• Experience with Excel or PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to innovate new programs, ideas, or initiatives
• Fluency in foreign languages
• Experience with Excel or PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to innovate new programs, ideas, or initiatives

Benefits

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial organization that provides the platform to make an impact on day one
• Engagement with complex and stimulating projects across various content areas, geographies, and types of clients
• A uniquely talented, highly diverse, passionate, and fun team
• Hands-on mentorship
• Robust knowledge base and client networks to explore and engage as you build your platform
• Reduced travel schedule compared to typical management consulting positions
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in our culture, beliefs, systems, and processes
• Competitive benefits and career development opportunities
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• mental health support benefits
• parental leave
• disability leave
• 401k match
• US student loan repayment assistance
• paid time off

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