Be part of a global consulting powerhouse, partnering with clients on their most critical strategic transformations.  ​

We are Wavestone. Energetic, solution-driven experts who focus as much on people as on performance and growth. Hand in hand, we share a deep desire to make a positive impact. We are an ambitious firm with a worldwide reach and an ever-expanding  portfolio of clients, topics, and projects. ​

Recognized by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2025, Wavestone UK now boasts a team of 300 employees, with ambitions to rapidly grow in the coming years. Our services span business and digital transformation, cybersecurity, operational improvement, risk advisory, and IT advisory. We exist to provide end-to-end expert advice to clients across industries, with a particular focus on Insurance, Financial Services and Life Sciences – helping them to positively transform into modern, innovative organizations that thrive in a sustainable way. ​

In 2025, we received the UK’s Great Place to Work accreditation, and we are proud to have been recognized in the following Best Workplaces categories: Large Organizations, Wellbeing, Development and Best Workplace for Women.​

Are you a true team player, living strong values? Are you a passionate learner, aiming to grow every day? Are you a driven go-getter, tackling challenges head-on? Then we could be the right fit for you.​

Join Wavestone and thrive in an environment that’s empowering, collaborative, and full of opportunities to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions.

As technology, digitalization, and generative AI reshape industries and business operations, organisations need to deliver on their business objectives, run their operations, and generate value for their customers, while being resilient and agile. Wavestone brings an independent, critical voice with an outstanding track record and profound technological expertise to support clients through their strategic transformations. 

As a Consulting Analyst at Wavestone, you will typically support Wavestone engagement teams and our clients by conducting research, building deliverables, helping run workshops, gathering information and requirements, as well as working alongside the client stakeholders to ensure a smooth running of projects.   

As part of the UK Graduate Programme, you will gain hands-on experience working with leading organisations across multiple industries, developing core consulting skills while contributing meaningfully to client engagements from day one.

You will work across multiple domains, including, but not limited to: 

• Technology & Digital Strategy : Supporting clients in defining technology roadmaps, improving IT and digital capabilities, and delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
   
• Risk, Governance & Controls : Helping organisations understand and manage operational and technology risks, strengthen control environments, and embed effective governance practices.
   
• Data & Artificial Intelligence : Supporting clients in using data more effectively, developing analytics-driven insights, and adopting AI in a responsible, value-oriented way.
   
• Life Sciences : Working with pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organisations to improve decision-making, optimise operating models, and ultimately drive better patient and customer outcomes.

Your key responsibilities :

• Collaborate with project leads, and clients to solve business challenges. 

• Support the execution of project workstreams and project management activities. 

• Conduct research and data analysis to deliver insights and support client projects. 

• Assist in preparation of presentations, reports, and client deliverables. 

• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and market developments. 

• Participate in training and development programs to enhance consulting skills. 

• Embody our values and act as a responsible ambassador of Wavestone 

• Contribute to various internal activities meaningfully to build your network and enhance Wavestone’s presence in the market. 

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree. We are open to receiving applications from recent graduates as well as people with less than 2 years work experience who have the motivation to build a career in consulting 

• Natural curiosity about how to solve business problems  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills 

• Strong verbal and written communication 

• Ability to take ownership of tasks and projects, and work independently, when needed 

• Ability to foster relationships, build trust, and work collaboratively  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel and PowerPoint (experience with data analysis tools is a plus) 

• You need to be eligible to live and work in the UK at the point of joining. Wavestone do not offer visa sponsorship for this position 

Recruitment Process:

The recruitment process consists of two initial selection stages, followed by an on‑site Assessment Day. Candidates who are successful in the early stages of the process will be invited to attend the Assessment Day, which will take place on the 4th June & 10th June 2026.

Attendance at the on‑site Assessment Day is mandatory for shortlisted candidates. Applicants must be available to attend at least one of these dates. Please confirm your availability for either 4th June or 10th when submitting your application.

The start date for this role is September 2026.

Our commitment: Wavestone values and Positive Way  

• Impact high-growth business across US, UK, and Europe and drive client satisfaction through shaping culture, enhancing value propositions, and fostering business development. 

• Nurture your growth under the Wavestone Horizon Framework - covering transparent and competitive compensation, clear salary policy, bespoke training, and definitive internal mobility.  

• Embrace a barrier-free, collaborative team with a vibrant people culture and collective mindset through regular events, meetings, and committees.  

• Experience flexible work options, strong CSR commitment, ethical responsibility and a culture promoting work-life balance and time-off. 

Benefits 

• £37,000 base salary eligible for a fixed £2,000 bonus in your first year 

• Income protection insurance, 5% company pension, private health and dental cover, life insurance, company share scheme 

• Additional flexible benefits you can select from such as additional holidays, additional pension contributions, subsidized gym, subscriptions to wellbeing apps, Netflix, retail vouchers 

• 25 days annual leave  

Travel and Location 

• Employees are not required to work in a Wavestone office on a full-time basis but are required to commute to the office /client site, whenever necessary. Wavestone UK office is in the heart of the city of London.  

• Note: Mandatory 3 days per week in Wavestone office / client site during probation  

Diversity and Inclusion 

At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We have a strong global CSR agenda and an active Diversity & Inclusion committee with Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability Inclusion, Social Mobility and Anti-Racism networks.  

If you need flexibility, assistance, or an adjustment to our recruitment process due to a disability or impairment, please reach out to us to discuss this.