Start Your Analytics Consulting Career at KAE – A Strategic Insights Consultancy

KAE is a strategic insights consultancy partnering with leading payments, financial services, and technology companies to help them make evidence led decisions that drive sustainable growth.

Our culture is collaborative, ambitious, and supportive—encouraging ownership, independence, and innovation. We’re committed to social and environmental responsibility; our journey to help businesses become more sustainable starts within.

Why KAE?

• Entry level opportunity: Fast track your career with early responsibility and client exposure.
• Supportive environment: Learn alongside experienced consultants who will help you build confidence and capability.
• Growth mindset: Be part of a small, ambitious firm where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Hybrid working: Enjoy flexibility with a mix of office and remote work, with occasional opportunities to travel internationally.
• Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to equality, inclusion, and transparency in career progression.

Development and Progression at KAE

Your growth matters to us. As an Associate Consultant, you’ll receive structured training, mentoring and on the job coaching across research methods, data analysis, and consulting fundamentals. Progression is based on your development and readiness — not a fixed timeline — so as you demonstrate new skills, you’ll step up with confidence and support.

Training you’ll receive includes:

• Foundations in survey design, data handling and data visualisation
• Practical statistical analysis and evidence led storytelling to build clear, impactful reports and presentations
• Interviewing techniques and qualitative research basics
• Consulting skills: problem framing, hypothesis led thinking, and client communication

About the Role

As an Associate Consultant (Analytics), you’ll help deliver market research and strategic insights using a blend of quantitative and qualitative approaches. You will:

• Gather and analyse data to uncover trends and answer client questions, with training to guide your approach.
• Learn and apply analytical techniques to turn data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Support research delivery—from drafting surveys and discussion guides to conducting interviews and quality checking data.
• Communicate insights clearly, creating compelling slides, visuals, and short narratives that help clients make decisions.
• Collaborate in project teams, building strong relationships with colleagues and clients and delivering high quality work on time.
• Contribute to internal initiatives that strengthen KAE’s brand, culture, and business performance.

Who We’re Looking For

To be considered for this role, you must have either:

• A Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Economics).
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• A minimum Bachelor’s degree (2.1 or above) plus ~1 year of work experience post graduation or internship/sandwich year experience — ideally in a research or analytical capacity.

You should also bring:

• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills; curiosity to ask smart questions and a desire to learn new methods.
• Familiarity with Excel and basic data visualisation, along with an interest in statistical analysis and learning new data tools.
• Excellent communication in English (written and verbal), confident engaging with stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience using PowerPoint for creating presentations and visualising data through charts and graphics.
• Organisation, proactivity, and a collaborative mindset; comfortable in fast paced teams.
• Alignment with KAE values: work together, care and share, stay curious, choose courage.
• Willingness to commute and work at our London (Farringdon) office at least 3 days per week.

What We Offer

• Base salary: £35,000, plus discretionary performance related bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits (including pension, life insurance, private medical insurance, and a cash health plan).
• Enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid working model, active social clubs, and short Fridays during summer.
• We’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion: your voice will be heard, and your progression will be transparent and fair.

Our Application Process

We aim to make the process transparent and supportive, so you know what to expect:

• Online Application: Fill out our short application questionnaire and upload your CV.
• Online Assessment: If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete an online psychometric assessment.
• Talent Partner Interview: Successful candidates will have a conversation with our Talent Partner about their skills and experience.
• Video Interview: If you progress, you’ll be invited to a video interview focused on your capabilities and fit for the role.
• Face-to-Face Interview: The final stage is an in-person interview where we’ll further assess your consulting skills and potential.

Ready to build a career at the intersection of analytics and insight?

Apply now and help us shape the future of market intelligence at KAE.

KAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions objectively on merit without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note that New Minds Resourcing Ltd are acting as our retained consultants for the recruitment of this role. All applications will be shared with both New Minds and KAE.