Manager / Assistant Manager – Consulting (3–5 Years’ Experience)

Position: Manager/Assistant Manager

Locations: Islamabad, Peshawar
Job Type: Full-Time

About iConsult

With nearly four decades of consulting excellence, iConsult (formerly Grant Thornton Consulting) is recognized as one of Pakistan’s most trusted advisory partners. Our team of 250+ professionals has successfully delivered more than 1,000 assignments across 25 countries, supporting clients through strategic transformation, institutional strengthening, financial and operational restructuring, and complex decision-making.

Our broad portfolio includes Technology Services, Human Resources, Business Risk, Climate & Green Finance, Transaction Advisory, Strategy and Growth, Organizational Development, and Social Policy.

Our work is driven by a simple principle: “Leadership. Action. Results.” We act with integrity, urgency, and a commitment to delivering solutions that create measurable impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manager / Assistant Manager with strong consulting experience who can independently lead project workstreams, shape client solutions, and oversee delivery teams. This role requires the ability to manage engagements end-to-end—from diagnosis and analysis to solution design and implementation—while ensuring that client expectations are met with professionalism and insight.

You will work directly with senior leadership and clients, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the firm’s business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project workstreams, conduct diagnostics, and oversee analytical outputs
• Develop high-quality reports, presentations, frameworks, and strategy documents
• Facilitate client interviews, workshops, validation sessions, and stakeholder engagements
• Supervise junior consultants, provide guidance, and ensure quality of work
• Manage project timelines, work plans, risks, and client communication
• Support proposal writing, pitch development, and new business initiatives
• Ensure timely, accurate, and impactful delivery of consulting assignments

Required Qualifications

• ACCA/CA, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related disciplines
• 3–5 years of experience in consulting, advisory, research, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience in leading components of consulting or advisory engagements

Required Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and engage diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and analytical tools
• Capability to supervise teams, manage deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards

Why Join iConsult?

• Lead meaningful and multi-sector consulting assignments
• Work closely with senior leadership and subject-matter experts
• Opportunities for professional development and rapid career growth
• A collaborative and learning-oriented culture
• Be part of one of Pakistan’s most established and reputable consulting firms

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How many years of relevant professional experience do you have in consulting, advisory, or research?
• Does your experience specifically include working within a Management Consulting firm, Advisory practice, or a specialized Research organization?
• Do you hold a relevant professional qualification (ACCA/CA) OR a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Public Policy?
• Which location you are applying form?
• How much experience do you have with proposal writing and pitch development?
• Briefly describe a consulting assignment where you led a specific workstream or managed the end-to-end delivery. What was the client's challenge, and what was the measurable impact of your solution?
• As a Manager/Assistant Manager, you will face challenging client expectations. Describe a time you had to manage a difficult stakeholder or navigate a change in project scope. How did you handle it?

Work Location: In person