Note: this is for start dates from June 2025 onward only. For start dates before that time, please apply to our rolling off-cycle Pre-Associate Programme.
What is the Pre-Associate Programme?
The Pre-Associate Programme is the entry-level hiring programme for GRAPH's London office. Designed as a pathway to full-time permanent employment, the programme is targeted at recent graduates or those finishing their studies. No previous consulting experience is needed. Successful Pre-Associates who demonstrate strong performance and team fit may receive an offer to continue as a full-time Associate.
Over 4-6 Weeks, Pre-Associates Will Join a Project And Gain Hands-on Experience In Strategy Consulting And Commercial Due Diligence. This Involves
- Serving as a core member of our case teams to deliver outstanding evidence-based advice to our clients
- Developing research strategies, identifying research sources, and conducting primary research to investigate markets, customers, channels and competitors
- Performing rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Developing written presentations in both PowerPoint and Word formats
- Working with senior team members to transform research and analysis into creative conclusions and value development strategies
- Contributing to our positive team culture and driving internal entrepreneurial programs
- Committing to continuous personal development by proactively seeking mentoring and training opportunities
Am I eligible?
At the time of application, candidates must be graduated or in their final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. All candidates must have graduated by the time they start the programme.
Authorisation to work in the UK is required for the duration of the Pre-Associate programme. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor Pre-Associate candidates at this time.
Why GRAPH?
GRAPH is a boutique strategy consultancy built around a single objective: to deliver superb evidence-based advice to help our clients acquire and build stronger businesses. Our clients are top-tier Private Equity firms, Corporate Development, M&A and Strategy leaders from the largest and greatest global corporations.
GRAPH was founded in 2017 by two consulting industry veterans who together have more than 30 years’ experience in M&A advisory work - and the firm has grown rapidly since. GRAPH employs best-practice methods to develop and pressure test investment theses, and help clients build, deploy and oversee effective value generation plans.
We work across key sectors, including Building Systems and Construction Products; Consumer, Retail and Leisure; Energy and Utilities; Financial, Professional and Business Services; Government Service Providers; Healthcare; Industrial Products and Services; Technology & Media; and Transportation.
Delivering superb strategic advice to clients with real-world deadlines and competitive pressure isn’t easy. That’s why we only seek to recruit the very most able and dedicated team members who love the content of our work.
We are committed to helping exceptional consultants build exceptional careers. GRAPH offers:
- A highly competitive salary (starting at £50,000 per year + bonus for Associates)
- A full suite of benefits, including employer contributed pension, gym membership, and private health insurance
- An office in the heart of the City of London
- Rapid career progression
- Significant investment in formal and informal training
- An opportunity to play a part in building a truly outstanding business
Who would be an ideal candidate?
You enjoy solving problems through primary research and possess exceptional analytical skills, outstanding drive and determination, a continuous improvement mind-set and a positive and collaborative spirit.
You Also Have
- A track record of academic excellence, including a bachelor’s degree from a leading institution
- A deep passion for business and outstanding intellectual curiosity
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills
- Great team working abilities, with a positive and collaborative mind-set
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- A desire to build a long-term career as a professional consultant
- Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Fluency in additional languages (optional)