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Graduate Business Consultant - Manchester

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Graduate Business Consultant - Manchester
Why Grayce?
Grayce specialises in delivering change and transformation for some of the UK’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we have partnered with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies to deploy high-performing early career talent across major programmes of work.
Our Accelerated Development Programme offers a structured, fast-track route into industry. You will gain hands-on experience working on business transformation initiatives, supporting stakeholders, improving processes, and contributing to large-scale change programmes.
You will typically work with one client at a time, delivering meaningful outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment. Alongside this, you will complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear progression pathways and salary growth as you develop.
About Our Opportunities
We are recruiting graduates into a range of business-focused roles supporting transformation, operations, and programme delivery.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Skills
By joining our Business pathway, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a range of business-focused roles. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may progress into roles such as:
- Business Analysis: Business Analyst, Process Analyst, Systems Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Finance Analyst
- Financial Crime: AML Analyst, Financial Crime Analyst, KYC Analyst
- Operations & Product: Operations Analyst, Product Analyst, Product Owner, UX/UI Analyst, Research Analyst
- Project & Change: PMO Analyst, Project Analyst, Change Analyst, Scrum Master
- Risk & Compliance: Risk & Compliance Analyst
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting business change and transformation initiatives
- Gathering and analysing requirements
- Engaging stakeholders and presenting insights
- Supporting delivery, governance, and reporting
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement
What Makes a Great Grayce Consultant
- Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
- Structured thinking and problem-solving ability
- Organisation, attention to detail, and adaptability
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn


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Why Work for Us
Opportunity
Gain hands-on experience working full-time, on-site with leading organisations, supported by structured training and industry-aligned development.
Delivery
Work directly with a client, delivering high-quality outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment.
Mentoring
Receive dedicated coaching and support throughout your placement and development journey.
Progression
Complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear pathways for career progression and salary growth.
Wellbeing Support
Access our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support across financial, legal, health, and wellbeing areas.
Salary
Our salaries are dictated by location and client Significant annual salary increases
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