Graduate Intern in Strategy Insights & Planning at ZS, Canada

Job Description

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ZS, a global management consulting and technology firm, is inviting applications for the Graduate Intern – Strategy Insights & Planning position in Toronto, Canada. ZS leverages data, science, technology, and human ingenuity to deliver meaningful impact for clients across industries. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in consulting, analytics, and strategic problem-solving in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

About ZS

ZS is committed to transforming ideas into impact. The firm provides a supportive culture with multiple career development paths, skills development programs, and opportunities for internal mobility. ZS emphasizes total rewards including health and well-being benefits, financial planning, annual leave, and personal growth opportunities.

Internship Overview

Position: Graduate Intern – Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant
Location: Toronto, Canada
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $12,750
Category: Abroad Jobs | Management Consulting

As a Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant Intern, you will support project teams in delivering high-quality solutions to clients while developing critical consulting skills in problem solving, analytics, and communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leadership to define project scope and develop effective approaches
• Execute project tasks, organize data, and coordinate team meetings to ensure progress
• Conduct issue analysis and formulate hypotheses on key client challenges
• Design and implement qualitative and quantitative analyses to test and evaluate hypotheses
• Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations and communicate results to clients and internal teams
• Contribute to innovation and thought leadership within projects and practice areas
• Participate in business development initiatives and internal firm activities
• Coach and support junior team members where applicable

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently in the first year of an MBA program
• Bachelor’s (and often graduate) degree in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical/life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields
• 3–5 years of pre-MBA work experience
• High motivation, maturity, and personal initiative
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with senior decision makers
• Detail-oriented with a quality-focused mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with creativity and innovation
• Client-focused and service oriented

Benefits

• Competitive internship stipend: $12,750
• Hands-on consulting and analytics experience
• Exposure to a collaborative, global consulting environment
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship

This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in management consulting, develop your analytical and problem-solving skills, and work alongside experienced professionals in a leading global firm.