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About the Role

As a Strategy Associate, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact advisory work within the Materials and Circular Economy platform. This is a client-facing role requiring strong structured problem-solving, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable recommendations. You will work as part of small, fast-paced project teams supporting corporate and public sector clients on strategic questions related to circularity and sustainability. This includes framing problems, analysing data, developing insights, and contributing to client-ready outputs.

Responsibilities

Structure complex, ambiguous problems into clear workstreams and key questions
Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate insights
Translate analysis into clear, concise, and compelling recommendations (often in slide format)
Support the development of client deliverables and presentations
Work directly with clients and partners across private sector, government, and NGOs
Contribute to shaping project approaches, hypotheses, and strategic direction
Build strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders across multi-partner initiatives

Requirements

Strong structured problem-solving skills (ability to break down complex, ambiguous problems into clear components and hypotheses)
Experience contributing to strategy, advisory, or decision-focused work
Ability to synthesise complex information into clear, concise insights and actionable recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including developing clear, client-ready materials (e.g. slides, briefings)
Comfort working in fast-paced environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities
2+ years of experience in strategy consulting, advisory, or similarly analytical and fast-paced environments
Candidates from start-ups, in-house strategy, investment, or project-based roles who can demonstrate equivalent analytical rigour and structured thinking are also welcomed
Master’s degree or equivalent academic achievement
Strong track record of professional and/or academic excellence
Understanding of key concepts and value chains across one or more relevant sectors (e.g. plastics, petrochemicals, energy, mobility, consumer goods, manufacturing, waste management, etc.)
Interest in sustainability, circular economy, and system change

Skills

Structured problem-solving
Analytical thinking
Translating complex topics into clear, actionable recommendations
Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Client-ready materials development
Written communication
Verbal communication

Location

London
Amsterdam

Work Type

Client-facing
Fast-paced project teams

Experience Level

2+ years of experience in strategy consulting, advisory, or similarly analytical and fast-paced environments

Education Level

Master’s degree or equivalent academic achievement

About the Company

Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy.
As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation.
We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy.
Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.

Equal Opportunity

At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work.