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Are you passionate about building a career in management consulting? Oaklin is an award-winning management consultancy, who delivers complex solutions for clients in every sector.

Applications are currently closed.

Each Business Analyst is assigned a Consultant as their Business Analyst Mentor. Mentors provide ongoing support and guidance as you develop in your role over time. Whilst on engagement, Project Leads are also assigned to oversee any day-to-day delivery of tasks.

Our competency framework defines the core consulting behaviours expected at each career stage - from Business Analyst all the way to Partner. It is used to define pathways to success and ensures clarity and quality at every step on the way. At the end of the Business Analyst programme, you will become eligible for promotion to ‘Consultant’ (when ready).

We have a continuous and iterative approach towards performance management at Oaklin, which means our employees are in charge of their career and it is never static. There are three strands to our performance management process: Client Delivery, Oaklin Growth and Career Growth.

We have developed a tailored, intensive programme of training to build the foundational knowledge and skills required to operate and work towards being an Oaklin Consultant. This is a mixture of Oaklin and external training which is designed to ensure quality and diversity of the training delivered. We are proud that our training programme has achieved Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) accreditation status.

Our recruitment process

Round 1: Online application

When you register your details, we will ask you to complete our application questionnaire. These questions are designed to give you the chance to tell us why you could be brilliant at Oaklin.

Round 2: Online Assessment - 60 minutes

We will ask you to undertake an online assessment (approx. 60 mins). This assesses your aptitude in relation to the requirements of the role. We will share the results of this with you.

Round 3: Video interview - 45 minutes

This conversation will give you a chance to learn more about Oaklin, and for us to get a better understanding of you and your skills and experience. It will also be an opportunity for you to talk about why you want to join Oaklin.

Round 4: Assessment Day

If you are successful, you will be invited to one of our assessment days in London. The session will give you a chance to meet more of our team and put yourself in the shoes of an Oaklin Business Analyst as you demonstrate your problem solving, analytical and communication skills.

Here is some advice for conducting a video interview:

• Test your video and microphone setup beforehand, to minimise technical issues in the interview.

• Make sure you are in a quiet area where you will not be disturbed and can concentrate.

• Have enough space to write any notes mid-interview; sometimes this can be helpful when collecting your thoughts and structuring your answers.

• We are not expecting you to be formally dressed and would prefer for you to feel comfortable in your attire, but be mindful this is a professional interview.

Preparing for your assessment day with Oaklin

We really hope you make it through to one of our final assessment days! If you do, you’ll be evaluated across four exercises (as listed below) designed to give you the chance to showcase your strengths. At our assessment day, we’re looking for individuals who can build rapport, communicate clearly, and demonstrate professionalism in every interaction. We value people who create trust, foster collaboration, and bring a positive, professional presence to every conversation. If that sounds like you, we look forward to meeting you!

• An individual case study focused on information and data analysis, hypothesis formulation and presentation of findings, including a short Q&A.

• A face-to-face interview with a Partner, giving you an opportunity to meet a member of our leadership team. The focus will be a blend of competency-based interview questions and exploring how you might approach some hypothetical scenarios likely to come up in the role.

• A face-to-face behavioural interview, focused on questions derived from a short personality assessment we will send you beforehand. This assessment data allows us to better understand your preferred ways of working and tailor our questions accordingly. We will share the results of this assessment with you in advance.

• A group exercise. Working in a small team using a case study question, you will work to discuss and reach a conclusion, then present it back. If you have never done a group exercise before, there are plenty of free online resources to help you familiarise yourself with them and prepare.

James Reeves-Bueno, Business Analyst

"I really enjoy the variety of work at Oaklin and the trust placed in us to bring new ideas to the table, along with the freedom to run with them. It’s great to feel empowered while collaborating with brilliant people. I also love the social side of Oaklin, from meeting someone new over a Coffee Connect to testing out my footballing abilities with colleagues followed by a dinner at TOCA social."

Tolu Loye, Business Analyst

"Working at Oaklin has given me excellent exposure to the consulting industry, with opportunities to work on engaging projects alongside clients. I’ve received great training and support early in my career, and what I love most is the encouraging culture and the genuine focus on personal growth."

Krishan Patel, Business Analyst

"Since joining Oaklin, I’ve had an amazing experience working across a wide range of industries and sectors. Coming into consulting without really knowing what to expect, I’ve found myself doing everything from diving deep into customer experience in the automotive industry to helping manage the rollout of an IT security solution for over 12,000 employees in the energy sector. Alongside client work, I’ve loved getting involved in Oaklin’s many communities, from playing 5-a-side to taking part in a variety of social events. The mix of exciting projects and a genuinely welcoming team has made life at Oaklin both fun and rewarding."